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Boro Apartments

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n the past several years, GSU has added new residential buildings to its list of available on-campus housing to keep up with the university’s constant growth. Georgia Southern officials have said that they are constantly looking for new ways to keep up with the growth of the student body. The goal, they say, is to have between 25 and 30 percent of undergraduates living on campus.

In keeping with that philosophy, Campus Club apartments on Lanier Drive was purchased by the university, and made the transition to oncampus housing in 2012.

Centennial Place, which opened in 2009, houses just over 1,000 students, and is adjacent to the Russell Union and Landrum Dining Commons. Centennial features a Tech Corner and College Optical Express. Freedom’s Landing, located next to Paulson Stadium, is also a highend housing option for those wishing to live on campus.

In addition to those options, students can also choose from Eagle Village, University Villas, Southern Pines and Southern Courtyard, all of which are high end. Older dorms include Kennedy Hall and Watson Hall, which are also on par with housing on any campus in the state.

Many of the apartments have kitchens and in-apartment laundry facilities, private bathrooms and individual bedrooms. Many also have pool access.

If living off-campus is your choice, you’ll find a wide variety of living arrangements. The options include single bedroom communities,

as well as multi-bedroom apartments. Nearly all leasing companies in the Boro provide separate leases for each room of the apartment, so that you don’t have to worry about splitting rent or other bills. This prevents you from having to worry about what happens if someone else fails to pay up.

Some apartment complexes offer residents the option of having furnished apartments for an additional monthly fee, while many offer both furnished and unfurnished choices to fit any lifestyle — and student — that comes their way.

While the apartments near GSU are geared toward young college students, they offer adult perks too. Pools, computer labs, gym facilities and 24-hour security are among the most attractive amenities. Those same services are available to students who live on campus, but usually with more restrictions and guidance from the school.

Apartments are open year-round, unlike university housing, which closes during the summer months. Most apartment leases in Statesboro are 12-month leases — something to think about when you are signing because of its commitment through the following summer.

Many complexes also offer “all-inclusive” billing, which covers rent and utilities at a flat fee. They also have special roommate matching programs.

Apartment complexes have several amenities, and students don’t have to worry about mowing lawns, damage to apartments or fund-

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Buying A House

ing repairs.

Like everywhere else, pet policies differ from apartment to apartment, so be sure you check out pet policies prior to purchasing a pet or planning to bring your pet with you.

Rent at apartment complexes can run from $400-$1,200 per month, with a 12-month lease being the standard.

Deposits range from $100 (during some specials) to the full price of rent. At many complexes, students must have an adult (someone with verifiable employment) sign a guarantee for the apartment on the day the lease is signed.

Leases are hard to break, and school officials say students should think long and hard before entering the legally binding agreement. However, the apartment complexes in Statesboro are very accommodating and quick to answer any concerns a student may have.

Local realtors say more and more parents are purchasing houses or townhomes for their children going to GSU — particularly if siblings are attending at the same time.

Purchasing gives parents a tax write-off for the interest.

Plus, moving a roommate in a house to help with bills and pay rent earns money that goes straight toward the owner’s mortgage.

For the renter, renting is normally a nostrings-attached introduction to home ownership. It gives an individual a feel for home life without the headaches of maintenance or repair work — something the landlord typically covers.

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A: “Make sure the walls aren’t

ridiculously thin. Also, don’t be awed by the clubhouse. Tour a bunch of places and talk to people that live there because everyone wants something different.”

— Jessie Johns

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Student The essentials of college life

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f you are an incoming student, the prospect of starting college may seem daunting to you. In addition to figuring out classes and trying to make friends, you are entering a new environment and living in a new city that may seem foreign to you at first. Although Statesboro may be a rural part of Georgia, you would be surprised to know that this small town has a great deal of things to offer!

In addition to venues within the community, as a Georgia Southern student you are also privy to the wide range of activities and resources that the university provides to you through your student fees.

As well as information about entertainment and activities, in this section we will also give you a few tips and pointers that will make adjusting to student life a bit easier.

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Student Health

and children.

Students’ primary method of health care will be provided through Georgia Southern Uni- Students wishing to make an appointversity’s Health Services. With a newly built ment with health Services will find that they facility that opened in 2016, Georgia Southern can make appointments online by clicking the Health Services provides students will health Eagle OSH tab and following the directions consultations, examinations, diagnosis and that are located on the patient portal. Before immunizations, as well as a host of other sereach appointment, students must fill out a few vices. online forms that will inform the physician of their health concerns. This program integrates Health Service fees are $94 for students directly with the Health who attend in fall and Services Electronic spring semester and Medical Records sys$55 dollars for students tem, providing significant who are enrolled in enhancements to your classes for summer secommunication with mester. Health Services Health Services including will file claims with a the following: student’s insurance 1) Immunization comcompany for services pliance function such as x-rays, physical 2) Student patient therapy or medications. appointment self-schedAs long as you pay uling your health fee each 3) Secure patient semester, the services 4) Health insurance provided by Georgia data collection and Southern’s Health Services, which include lab work, X-rays, minor

updates surgery, women’s health and much more, are 5) Medical history forms free, already covered by the health fee. They 6) Pre-visit intake forms also provide vaccinations for the seasonal flu 7) Patient education and disease prevention and H1N1 for no cost.

8) Rx refill request 9) View billing statements If you are a full-time student at GSU, the 10) View health center policies Counseling and Career Development Center 11) After hours & emergency guidelines provides up to 12 free visits per academic year.

12) Patient health record The center provides individual, couples and Because this is a secure, private database group counseling, as well as workshops and crisis intervention services. The staff psycholo- website, you will be required to log in using gists are confidential and do not communicate your existing My Georgia Southern student with parents or other university offices. username and password.

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Health Services

After 38 years in a health center built to handle a student population of about 5,000, Georgia Southern unveiled its new Health Center in 2016 that’s modern and large enough for the university’s 20,500 students.

Georgia Southern Health Services is located on the corner of Plant Drive and Chandler Road. Services and programs offered include primary care, minor surgery, IV therapy, men’s and women’s health care, immunization/allergy injection services, travel medicine, physical therapy, laboratory services, digital radiology services, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, vision care and health promotion programs and services.

Appointments are self-scheduled using the Online Student Health (OSH) Patient Portal after logging into your WINGS or mygeorgiasouthern. com account. Same day appointments are available on a limited basis.

For information on eligibility and fees, please visit http://auxiliary.georgiasouthern.edu/ healthservices/eligibility-and-fees/. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A nurse response call service (1-855-779-7185) is available to students after hours and on weekends.

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Workin’ On Your Fitness

For Georgia Southern students who enjoy sports and exercise, the Recreation Activity Center located on Georgia Southern’s campus is the place for you! The RAC is paid for by your student fees so students are able to use equipment within the facility. Located on Akins Boulevard, the 215,000-square foot complex is home to a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sporting activities.

In addition to your standard workout equipment like treadmills, weights and stationery exercise bikes, the RAC also houses an Olympic size indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a rock climbing wall and a combative and dance studio.

For those who are looking for group exercise, you will find that the RAC offers fitness classes that are taught by certified group instructors. Classes offered range from yoga and Pilates to Zumba, boot camp and barre and tone. In addition to group fitness classes, the RAC also offers intramural sports activities for students who enjoy playing group sports.

While the RAC is the place to be when it comes to servicing student fitness needs, there are also off campus fitness options as well.

For students who live off campus in apartments, a great deal of off campus housing offers personal gyms for their residents, which you may find to be much more convenient, especially as the toll of the semester and last minute assignments begin to burden your schedule.

Another off-campus option is 180 Fitness which is located on Fair Road in the shopping center behind Zaxby’s and Wendy’s. This facility offers a variety of fitness equipment for pa-

trons and offers a wide variety of group fitness classes, including body blast, spin and Zumba, as well as an assortment of others Statesboro is also home to Snap Fitness, which is located on Brannen Street. The gym offers patrons 24/7 access to patrons in search of a good workout and staffs a team of personal trainers.

For women looking for a more exclusive workout experience, Statesboro is home to LOA Fitness, a women’s only gym. Located on U.S. Highway 80, LOA offers patrons access to standard fitness equipment as well as group classes and access to nutritional counseling. A childcare area is also located within the facility.

If you’re tired of fighting the big crowds at the RAC or the other commercial gyms or simply not seeing the results you need, Yoga on Vine, located downtown, and Crossfit Boro, at 1189 Sarahlyn Lane across from Splash in the Boro, offer training services that provide a more targeted approach to getting fit. For more information, visit the gyms’ websites at yogaonvine. com and crossfitboro.com.

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Buying Books

As tempting as it may be to want to forgo book buying altogether in favor of more pleasurable pursuits, the sad fact of the matter is that you’ve come to Statesboro to learn and one necessary expense in college is buying textbooks.

For incoming freshman, the process of looking for textbook retailers might seem scary, but here is a helpful guide to get you started on your journey without breaking the bank.

When you register for classes, your textbooks will be listed in a tab under the MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. This tab will lead you to the University Store which will highlight the price of the textbook your professor has listed as a requirement for their classes and will also provide you with the ISBN number.

While it is more convenient to buy your textbooks from the University Store due to its close proximity to campus, there are other online options available that may offer textbook selections at a cheaper price.

Before making the plunge and buying or renting textbooks from the university store, be sure to check sites like Amazon and Chegg that may offer the books at a cheaper rate.

Before buying textbooks through any channel, look for the textbook used to try to cut costs. If there are no used textbooks available, shoot your professor an email to ask them if they will permit you to buy a previous edition of the textbook to cut the costs.

Another pro tip for incoming students is to ask your professor if they permit the use of eBooks, which are also cheaper than physical texts (be warned, though, many teachers do not allow the use of technological devises in the classroom, but the e-texts are helpful and convenient for reading on the go because they are available online at all times after logging onto the textbook provider’s website).

If shopping or renting online for physical texts, make sure to check with the retailer to ensure that texts will arrive in time for the second day of classes (the first day is usually always syllabus day) so you do not fall behind. In addition to that, if renting a textbook, make sure to mark the date when the textbooks need to be returned to prevent accruing late fees.

Lastly, be sure to treat your books well. Try to avoid seriously damaging books, or ripping or removing pages. At the end of each semester, the University Store advertises book buyback which allows students to receive cash payment for select textbooks.

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University Store

As the official campus store, the University Store is your one-stop shop for all things Georgia Southern whether it be products and services that support academic success or spirit merchandise! In addition to having Statesboro’s largest selection of new and used textbooks, we sell school supplies, licensed apparel, boutique clothing, home décor, gifts and more.

We know that textbook shopping can be difficult and confusing for new students, but don’t worry! At the University Store, you aren’t just another student; you’re a part of the Eagle Nation family. We want to see you succeed from day one, so we make textbook shopping as simple and convenient as possible. Our knowledgeable staff are ready to educate you on your options and assist you in the process.

Unlike other retailers, we work with Georgia Southern faculty to ensure that we offer only the correct and complete editions of textbooks and course materials.

We offer multiple purchasing options by selling both new and used textbooks and eBooks. We also offer book rentals that can save you up to 75 percent off of new book costs.

For your convenience, books can be purchased via you WINGS account or via our website GSUStore.com; books purchased online can be shipped or picked up in the store.

Financial aid credit may be used to purchase textbooks and course materials both in store or online — all you need is your Eagle Card.

We welcome returns and exchanges with a valid receipt during the drop/add period at the beginning of each semester. Not only do we strive to keep our prices low, but we give you cash for your books! If your book is being used the following semester, we will pay you up to 50 percent of the new book cost during end-of-semester buyback.

Find everything else you need to start classes in one place. We sell basic school supplies like backpacks, binders, pen, pencils and scantrons. We also carry class and major-specific supplies and items including study aids, lab coats, goggles, sketch paper and portfolio holders. Your financial aid credit can be used to purchase these items as well.

On behalf of all of us at the University Store, welcome to Eagle Nation! We look forward to serving you.

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Buckhead Plaza

Buckhead Plaza is home to El Sombrero as well as many retail and service options, including Statesboro Car Wash, R.J. Pope, Farmers and Merchants Bank, The Herb Shop, Verizon, Textures Salon and Luxury Nail Salon. There are also several food options to choose from, including Krystals, Nikko Japanese Restaurant, Your Pie, Pizza Hut, KFC, Subway, Panera Bread and Larry’s Giant Subs.

Shopping

Downtown Statesboro

Just a mile from Georgia Southern’s campus, downtown Statesboro combines shopping, arts and history, making it a pleasant place to go when you’d like to get away from campus for awhile.

Downtown Statesboro is home to the Averitt Center for the Arts, which houses several art exhibits each month and stages productions at the Emma Kelly Theater. It also has an art gallery and gift shop, the Center for Art and Performance, on West Main Street, and the Roxie Remley Center for Fine Arts, located on East Vine Street.

Shops include Free Spirit Pottery; Cobbler’s Bench; R.J. Pope Menswear; Pladd Dot Music; Bellies, Babies and Ballerinas; Children’s Cottage Consignments; Galactic Comics & Games; GSU’s City Campus; and bridal boutiques. Other businesses include L.A. Waters Furniture, Hair Studio 101, Lori Grice Photography, Merle Norman Cosmetics and many more.

There are also restaurants like Daily Grind, Sugar Magnolia Bakery, Main Street Billiards, CAKE & Cool Beanz,

Gee Da’s Table and 40 East Grill, and Statesboro’s very own microbrewery, Eagle Creek Brewing Co.

Market District

Located on Fair Road, the Market District is a combination of retail and professional office buildings sprawled over several acres.

It features specialty shops like Colonial House of Flowers, b. berry, Reece’s Pieces, JLB Specialty Gifts & Engraving, Walker Pharmacy, Sole, Entourage and Social, and Serenity Day Spa. Market District also offers many food options including McAlister’s Deli, Barberitos, Shane’s Rib Shack, Mellow Mushroom, Jimmy John’s, Tokyo Japanese, Top’s China Express, La’Berry, Baldinos and Bites.

Southern Square

Southern Square Shopping Center is located across from the Statesboro Mall on Northside Drive. Home to K-Mart, Office Max, Cato, Tractor Supply Co., RadioShack and a number of small retailers, Southern Square also features several restaurants including Chick-fil-A, Longhorn Steakhouse, McDonalds, Checkers, Seasons of Japan and Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Shopping in the Boro

Statesboro Crossing

Statesboro Crossing on Brannen Road, just off Veteran’s Parkway, is anchored by Hobby Lobby, Books-A-Million, T.J. Maxx, Petco and Ulta, and also houses several other businesses including The Wax Strip, Maurices, Rack Room Shoes and Hibbett Sports. Dining options include Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, Steak ‘n Shake and Little Caesars.

From Statesboro Crossing you can take a walk or bike ride on the S&S Greenway, a 2.7 mile pathway that begins and ends at trail-heads located on Gentilly Road and the intersection of Burkhalter and Pretoria Rushing Roads and is accessible from Statesboro Crossing.

The Statesboro Mall

The Statesboro Mall is a 262,000 square foot enclosed regional mall anchored by JC Penney, Belk, Bealls, and Bi-Lo. Located on Northside Drive, the mall features clothing stores like Sir Shop, Rue 21, Cheeky Lingerie & Swimwear and Children’s Place, as well as other specialty stores like Bath and Body Works and the Shoe Dept./ Encore. It houses another location for Vandy’s BBQ, and its food court is home to Savannah Gyro and several other eateries.

Woodlands Square

The Woodlands is located across from Georgia Southern University on Highway 301. It is home to South Beach Tanning Company, Talbots, Dish, Sew Much Fun and Bejais. It is also home to Sisters and Jersey Mike’s Subs.

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et’s be honest: Being able to watch the new seasons of Game of Thrones is no longer a “negotiable” for your life.

You know what else is a non-negotiable? Showers.

Now that you’re an adult out on your own, you’re responsible for making sure you have access to all the basic necessities, including internet so you can download Game of Thrones (not that we’re advocating for that) and city water so you can bathe (we are definitely advocating for that). You’ve got a whole “honey do” list but no “honey” to “do” it for you, and nothing cripples a burgeoning sense of maturity and independence quicker than having to ask your mom to help you get your toilet to flush.

Doing all the research on your own can get kind of overwhelming — especially if you haven’t set up a wireless network yet. If you

can’t look up the numbers of the internet providers, who you gonna call? (If you answered “Ghostbusters,” you might just want to go back home.)

Luckily for you, we have compiled a handy little guide here with all the local television, internet, phone and electricity providers, as well as the city information to help you set up your water and trash services. Additionally, we have an emergency guide in case you get in a jam and a “legal tips” section in case you get in a jam that’s your fault. We’ve also included a section for other local amenities and services, including the post office, driver’s services and all the tiny things that add up to functioning as an independent, responsible adult. Or so they tell us.

Now, go get your utilities set up so you can happily return to your regularly scheduled Netflix binge-watching session.

Utilities Setting Up The Essentials

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Bulloch Telephone Cooperative

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2903 Northside Drive W. Statesboro (912) 865-1100 www.bulloch.net

To establish telephone or television service with Bulloch Telephone, drop by the office.

New customers are required to pay a membership fee and have an official 911 address. Internet service is also available. Service is provided to areas outside the city limits of Statesboro and Register as well as Portal, Brooklet, Clito, Anderson, Stilson and Nevils.

Dish Network Statesboro Northland Communications 32 E. Vine St. Statesboro (912) 489-8715 www.yournorthland.com/statesboro

Northland customers can choose from several phone, cable and internet options. A hookup fee and first month’s payment are required up front.

Northland Cable serves most of Statesboro, Brooklet and some of the unincorporated areas of the county with cable and television. Northland also supplies most of the city and some unincorporated areas of the county with highspeed internet.

Frontier Communications 76 East Grady Street (912) 764-9131 (800) 921-8101 customer service www.frontier.com

Frontier customers can establish phone, internet or television services with a phone call or a visit to the local office. You will need a correct mailing address and long-distance provider.

Frontier serves the cities of Statesboro and Register as well as some unincorporated areas.

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Frontier Communications Authorized Retailer 76 E. Grady St. Statesboro (912) 764-8852 www.frontier.com Dish Network has a wide variety of premier programming with something for everyone.

Whether you want to keep the kids entertained or the spouse busy or you want to learn something new, Dish Network has a package to fit your needs. Dish has more than 100 HD channels to choose from.

DirecTV

(855) 493-3473 www.directv.com

DirecTV offers more than 265 all-digital channels, including locals, in a variety of packages. Free professional installation is often provided. For information about an authorized DirecTV provider in the area, you can call DirecTV toll free at (855) 493-3473.

Television, Internet & Phone

Water & Waste

Electricity Georgia Power Co. 305 S. Main St. Statesboro (888) 655-5888 www.georgiapower.com

Customers can establish service either at the office or over the phone. A deposit may be required, depending on a credit report. An account establishment fee will be charged to the first bill. Georgia Power serves mainly Statesboro and areas close to the city limits. Its local office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Excelsior EMC

402 Northside Dr. W. Statesboro (912) 764-2123 www.excelsioremc.com

To get your water hooked up in Statesboro, you can visit the city of Statesboro’s website (www.statesboroga.gov) and register for an account by clicking the “Setup New Service” link at the bottom of the page. You can also stop

by City Hall during business hours. City Hall is located at 50 E. Main St. and can be reached by calling (912) 764-5468.

The water deposit is $85, and there is a $30 service charge. A one-time account establishment fee is $40.

Garbage pick-up is included in the monthly utility bill for a $17.35 charge ($19.45 for commercial properties). A sanitation fee of $35 is required.

For gas, there is an $85 deposit. Other charges may also apply.

Outside of the city (for Bulloch County residents), water is available through multiple privately owned providers.

The towns of Brooklet, Portal and Register also operate their own water systems. People residing in the unincorporated areas use septic tanks and may be connected to either a private well or a private water system.

Unincorporated areas are served by 18 recycling centers, which also accept household garbage. One of these centers is located inside the city limits on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Another close to campus is located on Langston Chapel Road.

You can find more information at www.bullochcounty.net.

To establish service, customers must visit the office to fill out an application. A $25 refundable membership fee and a $25 non-refundable account establishment fee are required. A deposit may be required, based on a credit check.

Excelsior serves most of the rural areas of the county and some suburban areas.

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Statesboro Fire Department

24 West Grady Street • 1533 Fair Road (912) 764-3473

Public Safety -- Important Numbers

Chief Tim Grams

Fire protection in Statesboro is provided by a full-time fire department with 32 certified firefighters and an administrative assistant. The Statesboro department also extends fire protection to an area around the city. Homeowners in this fire district are assessed an additional millage rate but receive a discount on their homeowners insurance. The department has two stations.

Statesboro Police Department

Patrol Car: Black and gray though you may see an occasional blue and white car, or an allblack car Ticket info: Statesboro Police Department tickets must be paid at the Statesboro Municipal Court, located on the corner of South College and West Grady streets. If tickets are not paid in a timely manner, you will be summoned to police court where late fines may be applied in addition to the original traffic violation fine.

Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office

Bulloch County Fire Department

U.S. 301 North • (912) 764-8888

17245 U.S. 301 N. • (912) 489-1661

Chief Christopher Ivey

Bulloch Co. Public Safety Director Ted Wynn

Bulloch County’s full-time fire department consists of 13 fire substations manned by volunteers. The department serves rural areas of Bulloch County, including Portal, Stilson, Brooklet and Register. The substations help lower ISO ratings and provide quick response in emergencies.

Emergency Medical Services are dispatched by the Bulloch County 911 call center. EMS/Rescue provides services seven days a week, 24-hours a day. Personnel provide pre-hospital treatment and care of both emergency and non-emergency calls for aid. They also transport patients to local and surrounding hospital facilities.

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Sheriff Noel Brown

Patrol Car: White with reflective green striping Ticket info: A ticket from the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Dept. can be paid at the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office on U. S. 301 North. If the ticket isn’t paid on time, it could be assigned to one of various courts, where additional fines may be levied.

Emergency Medical Services West Grady Street (912) 764-6188 (business line)

25 W. Grady Street • (912) 764-9911

Georgia State Patrol

U.S. 301 South • (912) 688-6999

Sgt. 1st Class Brad Mosher

Patrol Car: Dark gray or blue and gray with orange lettering Ticket info: : If you receive a ticket from a GSP trooper, pay it at the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office on U.S. 301 North. State troopers have statewide jurisdiction, except on military installations. They primarily patrol the interstate and provide SWAT responses to rural areas.

Troopers focus on traffic violations such as DUIs and erratic driving and speeding, and they investigate traffic accidents on county roads.

Remember, the state of Georgia has a “superspeeder” fine. Drivers traveling 85 mph or more on divided highways or 75 mph or more on twolane roads will be subject to an extra $200 fine above the regular citation amount. Drivers who don’t pay within 90 days risk license suspension.

Monies raised from the super-speeder fines assist funding Georgia’s network of trauma care hospitals.

Legal Tips

Fireworks are now legal in Georgia, but be sure to abide by county and city rules so you don’t get into trouble or upset your neighbors.

Liquor is sold by the drink in bars and restaurants, but it isn’t available by the bottle in Bulloch County. You won’t be able to legally purchase an alcoholic drink after 1 a.m. (midnight on Sundays), and packaged beer and wine sales end at midnight (11:30 p.m. on Sundays). “To-go cups” are a no-no. So is having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle. And if you get plastered at a local establishment (or at home), please don’t climb behind the wheel. Local judges aren’t fond of drinking and driving.

If you throw a party, make sure you are not so loud your neighbors will be disturbed. And if they are disturbed and you have illegal drugs or underage drinkers at your party, police will know and people will be arrested. The best bet? Invite the neighbors, and make sure you break no laws.

IMPORTANT PLACES ID, mail & other services Department of Driver’s Services 19051 N. U.S. Highway 301 Open Tuesday-Saturday

Statesboro Post Office 1 South College Street Zip codes: 30458, 30459, 30460, 30461 www.usps.com Printing & Postal Services on campus 97 Georgia Avenue Dining Commons, Room 1400-1500

(866) 748-2088

Downtown Statesboro Development Authority 10 Siebald Street (912) 764-7227

Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce 102 South Main Street (912) 764-6111

Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau 222 South Main Street (912) 489-1869

Social Security Administration 1050 Brannen Street

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E ntertainment Music, Arts, Festivals and More

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Music in the Boro

You’re going to be surprised at the quality of musical entertainment you’ll find in Statesboro. Local musicians can often be found on stage, sharpening their performance skills and building a loyal fan base. There are also nationally known recording artists on the Boro stages.

The University Programming Board has worked to bring some big names to Statesboro for on campus concerts, including Lady Antebellum, Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw and The Band Perry. The Averitt Center for the Arts stage hosted the Pam Tillis Trio this year.

Country not your thing? Artists like Migos, 3 Doors Down, Ciara, Ludacris and The Fray have also been featured.

The Boro has also played host to artists like Corey Smith, David Nail and Arlo Guthrie in recent years.

If you’re into specialty acts, there’s a wide variety of talent that comes to Statesboro as well. Each year, well-known Irish musician and singer Harry O’Donoghue perTyler Hammond Band forms in the Boro as part of “Celtic Christmas,” a good time for everyone who’s Irish or who wishes they were.

Earlier this year, Kenny Brawner performed a mind-blowing Ray Charles tribute at the Averitt.

Brawner sang many of Charles’ best known hits, and brought the legend’s story to life.

But one of the best things about Statesboro is the live music scene. Most every weekend you’ll find local and regional acts on stage at a number of venues in the Boro. South City Tavern, Cowboys, Gnat’s Landing, GATA’s and Dingus Magees fill their stages with shows featuring local, regional and even national acts.

New to this scene is the BiRDHAUS, which has been called a breath of fresh air.

Founded by local band BiRDPERSON, the BiRDHAUS is unlike any other venue in the area — it’s likely you won’t find your favorite cover band playing there. Artists are encouraged to play original music.

Genre isn’t a focus either, as shows feature multiple artists of varying genres.

But here’s the catch: the location isn’t publicized. You have to know somebody who knows somebody...

But if you keep your eyes and ears open, you’ll find some of the greatest music and good times a stone’s throw from campus.

Jobe Fortner

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Acts to Watch...

Music in the Boro

Chris Mitchell: The former longhaired rocker cut his hair but hasn’t mellowed at all in more than 15 years of shaking Statesboro venues. Chris also maintains a guitar studio and is the owner of Pladd Dot Music, which offers private music lessons to local students. Oh, yeah — he designs his own line of guitars, too.

Piano: This trio began as a side project between members of Those Cats and Francis Marion & The Crocodiles, but it has since evolved into its own entity, which features Michael Kerr (guitar, vocals), Matt Litt (bass, vocals) and Scott Underwood.

Though they’re a young group, they’re already starting to carve out a place and establish a following in the local scene, working their way into people’s hearts with their self-described “devilishly heartbreaking blues.”

Ten Mile Creek: Just some “good ol’ boys makin’ noise,” this former quintet has settled into a four-man lineup: David Hallman (bass), Samarie Palmer (drums, vocals), Brendan Sapp (guitar, vocals) and Gill Postell (keyboard, vocals). This group continues to treat audiences to live shows right here in Statesboro — and they never disappoint on stage.

Ten Mile Creek The Orange Constant: Despite their wide-ranging influences and musical preferences, this quartet has mastered and refined the technique of seamlessly incorporating a variety of genres into one song, creating a distinct and electrifying sound that leaves their audiences wanting more. A favorite in the local music scene, this band has established a solid foothold in the area and is on the verge of their first album release.

Collin Middleton: A business student at Georgia Southern, Collin has become a regular on the music scene. He’s a singer/songwriter who’s appeared all over the Boro, and this up-and-comer is one you won’t want to miss.

ASK A STUDENT:

Where is the best place to hang out in the Boro?

A: “I would say Eagle Creek, Gnats

and Dingus. If you go out with friends, it’s a fun time and it’s a great atmosphere to hang around for a long time.”

— Jozsef Papp The Orange Constant

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Downtown Arts Scene

No matter whether you are a serious artist or just someone who loves the arts, you’ll find something to enjoy in the heart of Statesboro’s arts scene, the Averitt Center for the Arts. From performances and art shows, to classes and studio space, to volunteer and employment opportunities, the Averitt has it all. And it’s all in beautiful downtown Statesboro.

The Averitt Center, home to the Emma Kelly Theater, opened in September 2004. The Averitt is located in the old Bank of Statesboro, and the building, built in 1911, is a beautiful part of the downtown landscape. The Emma Kelly Theater is located inside the building that served as Statesboro’s movie theater from 1936 to 1982.

The buildings underwent a $4.3 million renovation under the watchcare of the city and the county. The center is named after Hal Averitt, former Statesboro mayor, who envisioned the project.

The theater is named for Emma Kelly, “The Lady of 6,000 Songs,” a Bulloch County native. Among her many accomplishments were her encylopedic knowledge of popular music by the late Johnny Mercer, and a cameo role in the 1994 movie, “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Formerly known as the Georgia Theater, the theater opened for business in 1936, featuring steam heat and a coffee shop in the lobby. It was also one of the first air-conditioned buildings in Statesboro.

In March 2015, the Averitt Center opened its newest facility at 41 West Main Street.

Including the Jurijs Safonovs Grande Dance

Studio, the Mical Whitaker Black Box Theater and the Helen Rosengart Gallery, the Center for Performing Arts represents Phase I of the Averitt Center’s master plan. Phase II involved the renovation of a building on East Vine Street that previously housed the dance classes and now known as the Roxie Remley Center for Fine Arts. Phase III will be the Thurman Lanier Center Center for Art Education, which will include a fine arts gallery and support spaces for the gallery and theater, as well as additional classrooms and a small stage for chorale and musical rehearsals.

In addition to constantly rotating gallery exhibits featuring artists from throughout the country, the Averitt Center for the Arts always has a full season of stage shows featuring a wide range of entertainment. From the rollicking good time of Always...Patsy Cline to South Pacific to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the stage at the Averitt is always filled with talent. There are also touring out-of-town acts for one-night-only events, which can run the gamut from live music, improv comedy and spoken word artists.

But the Averitt Center is not just about bringing art to the community: It also prioritizes teaching the arts to the people of Statesboro.

Their art classes are for all ages, whether you want to learn to act, sing, dance, paint, sculpt or play a classical instrument. Private instruction is also available from the Averitt Center’s talented and experienced staff members.

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THE AVERITT CENTER 2017–2018 season schedule

Main Stage Shows Mayberry Comes to Boro Irish Christmas Oct. 7, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

December 8, 2017

Downtown Arts Scene

Nutcracker November 17–19, 2017

Always...Patsy Cline March 24, 2018

Averitt STARs Shows Guys and Dolls Sept. 7-9, 2017 Souvenier Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2017

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Feb. 8-10, 2018 The Odd Couple April 19-21, 2018

Special Events

THE AVERITT CENTER Each year, the Averitt hosts a number of shows, such as Steel Magnolias, A Christmas Carole Ballet, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Always...

Patsy Cline and Little Women. Local groups perform as well, showcasing the talents of young musicians, dancers and singers. The stage also welcomes talented performers from all over the world. To find out what’s happening at the Averitt and to purchase tickets, go online at www.averittcenterforthearts.org.

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Write Place Festival Nov. 2-4, 2017

Statesboro Voice April 28, 2018

Veterans Day Program Nov. 11, 2017

Eagles Tribute: One of These Nights Sept. 22-23. 2017

Fiddler on the Roof March 2-4, 2018

Statesboro Youth Theater The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Oct. 26-28, 2017

The Tempest March 8-10, 2018 **Schedule subject to change.

GSU Performing Arts Center

The Performing Arts Center at Georgia Southern University is a modern performance facility, featuring an 825-seat theater complete with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. Since opening its doors in 2002, the PAC has served the GSU and regional communities by providing world-class performing arts, music and dance as well as educational programs. In addition to presenting a season of professional touring shows, the PAC also hosts events for campus departments, student groups and community organizations.

Past seasons have included Broadway musicals, international acts, celebrity impersonators, professional ballet and dance companies and

world-renowned musicians. It is also the annual host of Statesboro’s biggest nonprofit fundraiser, Dancing with the Statesboro Stars, in October.

The PAC’s 2017–2018 season is looking as exciting as ever, and if past seasons are anything to go by, you’re going to want to get your backside in one of the theater’s 825 seats. Tickets for Georgia Southern students are always $10 with a valid Eagle ID. Follow the Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center on Facebook and Twitter at @ThePACatGSU for the most up-to-date information regarding PAC performances.

GSU Performing Arts Center Georgia Southern’s Theatre and Performance Department hosts a variety of shows each year, such as its production of “Chicago” in April. For more on upcoming performances, go online at http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/pac/.

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GSU Center for Art & Theatre

GSU’s Center for Art & Theatre is a public venue for performances, art exhibitions and events. It is the home of the Black Box Theatre, Betty Foy Sanders Georgia Artists Collection and Smith Callaway Banks Southern Folk Art Collection.

The Theater and Performance students at the CAT deliver performances far beyond what one might expect from undergraduate performers. Under the direction of professors Lisa Abbott, Nick Newell and other guest directors, the CAT’s shows consistently defy expectations for student productions, with an incredible ability to shock and amaze. The Black Box Theatre in which they perform is a versatile, intimate space, and each new set is a borderline magical transformation.

Because they are a college group, the directors are able to take on more challenging, controversial shows that other venues might shy from, and they turn those scripts into award-winning performances. Earlier this year, the group brought the awardwinning musical Chicago to the stage.

The production perfectly showcased the triple-threat talents of many of GSU’s finest students, as well as outstanding choreography.

The CAT is also the home for the Wham! Bam! Play Slam! an annual play festival held in August that allows playwrights to showcase their work. Directors and casts are randomly chosen, and playwrights have just a day to prepare, and the productions hit the stage that evening.

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Performance Schedule ANON(YMOUS)

By Naomi Iizuka Sept. 27–Oct. 4, 2017

AN OCTOROON

By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Nov. 8–15, 2017

HOUSE OF YES

By Wendy MacLeod Feb. 21-28, 2018

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

By William Shakespeare April 4-11, 2018

All performances at the Center for Arts and Theatre. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Ogeechee International History Film Festival

In March, Statesboro was the site of history in the making — literally — as the Ogeechee International Film Festival made its debut as the very first film festival in the United States dedicated solely to historical films.

The festival is the brainchild of GSU Associate Professor of History Dr. Michael Scott Van Wagenen. It was organized by the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Statesboro Herald and Georgia Southern.

Filmmakers from all over the world were invited to submit films on a variety of historical subjects, with the condition being that submissions contain valid historical research and promote the accuracy of historical facts.

Two of those submissions came from GSU graduates, who both took film class with Van Wagenen and produced a documentary about the history of downtown Statesboro. This inspired them to make their own films.

Alumna Katherine Connor submitted a film about Fort Pulaski, a project that took more than a year to complete. The 25-minute documentary follows the history of Fort Pulaski and highlights why the National Park Service is so important.

Alumnus Daniel Hancock focused his film, “Bonaventure: From Plantation to Monument” on the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia, a project that he hopes will get audiences interested in the cemetery and the history surrounding it.

The festival also debuted “Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive,” a film by Boston-based filmmaker Eric Strange, who was a featured speaker during the event.Statesboro residents were among the first to see the film, which was also premiered on PBS as a part of the American Masters series.

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Early spring brings an explosion of color to Georgia Southern University’s Sweetheart Circle. As reliably as the flowers bloom, ArtsFest returns one Saturday in April, bringing residents of Bulloch and surrounding counties a chance to express themselves and splatter themselves and even clothe themselves in art.

Open to all ages, the festival attracts many children and their parents, but college students also participate as volunteers, artists and attendees.

The 35-year tradition began as a project of the university’s Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art. But the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department has kept ArtsFest thriving the past two Aprils with support from sponsors, the university and a small army of volunteers. Typically 30 or more Art Stops are free to the public, as are music and dance performed by mostly local groups on the community stage.

ArtsFest also features an Artists Market.

The 36th annual festival is set for April 14, 2018. Follow “ArtsFest” on Facebook or visit www.bullochrec. com/artsfest for more information.

Connect Statesboro Magazine

As you can see in this section, there is a Iot going on in Statesboro.

Keeping track of touring bands, upcoming shows and everything else you want to see and do can be a full-time job. Don’t you wish someone was keeping track of all of this for you?

Oh, wait. Someone is.

Connect Statesboro has been covering the arts, entertainment and culture scene in Statesboro since 2005. Connect provides coverage of upcoming concerts, stage performances, festivals and visiting artists. It also gives you a backstage peek at the artists and entertainers who make Statesboro’s culture scene tick.

You’re as likely to find a write-up on an upcoming musical as you are to read an in-depth interview with a published author or a rising band playing a local show.

You can pick up a copy of Connect Statesboro in news boxes across town and all over campus, ready for you to read whether you’re on one of the GSU transit buses, waiting in line for an ID or just taking a break between classes. It’s always filled with information that will help you plan your weekend — and beyond. You can also find photos from the scene around town, GSU sports info from the Tailgate Tattler, the latest gaming news from the Vampin’ Gamer and more.

The magazine is published once a month, but they have a frequently updated website, an active social media presence and plenty of online exclusives.

Get connected online! www.connectstatesboro.com

Twitter: @ConnectBoro

Facebook: ConnectMagazineBoro

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Main Street Farmers Market

We know what you’re thinking: “Why is the farmers market in the entertainment and culture section?”

Answer: If you’re reading this guide, you are most likely a millennial, and farmers markets are part of millennial culture. Don’t even try to pretend it isn’t true.

In all seriousness, the Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market is an excellent place to visit and a beloved staple of downtown life. Every Saturday from April through November, visitors to Charlie Olliff Square behind Sea Island Bank find fresh, local food and live entertainment from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Saturday morning market draws nearly 1,100 visitors each week and is home to more than 45 vendors selling fresh produce, meats, dairy products, plants and many unique crafts from Bulloch and surrounding counties.

Locals aren’t the only ones who understand the Main Street Farmers Market is something special. Last year, The Daily Meal ranked it No. 62 in its “101 Best Farmers Markets in America” article, and Deep South Magazine placed it among “10 of the South’s Best Farmers Markets.” Not bad for a little town.

The market accepts credit and debit cards to make shopping easier, and they can accept SNAP/ EBT amounts up to $25 per week. They even have their own farmers market app, which you can download from the Apple App Store.

For more information, contact the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority at (912) 7647227 or visit statesborofarmersmarket.com.

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First Fridays

If you’re looking for some fun on a Friday night — and you want that fun to be free — look no further than First Friday in downtown Statesboro.

First Fridays have become a Boro tradition, and locals look forward to coming downtown each month to visit with local merchants, shop and enjoy special events. Many of the merchants stay open late, and offer specials and refreshments.

There are also street vendors who provide homemade crafts, snacks and fine art pieces.

Art by regional and local artists will be on display, and many of the galleries offer refreshments as well.

The event is organized each month by the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority, and each one follows a different theme. Two of the most popular are Scare on the Square, in October, and the Holiday Celebration, in December.

Activities at First Friday are free unless otherwise indicated.

There are often items for sale, so bring some cash for some great local merchandise and art. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month.

Go to www.statesborodowntown.org for a complete calendar of events.

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Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair

Each October, the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair brings throngs of people to Statesboro for a week of great family fun.

There are all sorts of activities to enjoy as part of the fair, including the Miss Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Pageant, livestock entries, home arts and crafts, farm produce, canning and baking competition, community and club exhibits and fine art. There’s even a parade and a scarecrow contest.

And the rides — there are rides for those seeking something tame, and there are rides for the thrillseekers among us.

You’ll want to come to the fair on an empty stomach, because there will also be plenty of food vendors on hand, selling everything from cotton candy to candy apples, Italian sausages and funnel cakes. There are also local restaurants in hand, as well as church groups and other organizations, who set up booths with homebaked goods, chicken and dumplings, chili and fresh fried pork rinds.

The Statesboro Kiwanis Club also sets up a Pancake House, offering fresh griddle cakes, sausange and old-fashioned cane and maple syrups. There’s also a Barbecue Hut, offered by The Circle K, offering some of the

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best barbecue around.

You’ll also find live entertainment, featuring everything from Elvis impersonators to gospel groups to escape artists. You can also attend one of several livestock shows held each night during the fair, where local youths compete for top prizes with sheep, hogs and cattle.

If you like, you can casually stroll among the exhibit areas, where local agencies, organizations and businesses display their wares and promote their services, or check out the 4-H exhibit, where students show off their work.

If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can wander through the historic Aldrich house and outbuildings. In the Heritage Village, you can see how corn is ground into meal, watch how a blacksmith works, and visit an authentic country store.

At least one night of the week, the Kiwanis Club gives free admission to students with a valid college ID. The 2016 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair is scheduled for October 16–21, located — as always — at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds off Highway 67. Go online at www.kiwanisogeecheefair.org for more information and schedules.

Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo

One of the most popular events in town is the Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo. Thousands have packed the fairgrounds for each of the first seven years, so make plans early if you want to catch the 2018 edition.

The rodeo proved to be a big hit right from the start, with two sold-out shows in 2011. The second event expanded to three shows — Friday night and Saturday afternoon and evening — all drawing large crowds.

In 2013, the Statesboro Kiwanis Club cut back to two nighttime shows, but added seating to accommodate the crowds. You can expect the rodeo to be a fixture at the fairgrounds for many years to come.

The International Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned event attracts an international field of competitors. This year’s version drew cowboys and cowgirls from all over the world, including Chile and Canada.

The locals stepped up to the saddle, too.

The rodeo features several contests — some of which have a lighter atmosphere than others, such as steer dressing and the kids’ calf scramble. Steer dressing requires teams of three adults, with at least one female, to catch and dress a steer

with a scarf, shorts and two socks. It sounds (and looks) silly, but winning teams received $100 cash, a $50 gift certificate from AgriSupply and meal vouchers from McAllister’s Deli.

The 2018 rodeo will be held at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds in April. No boots or cowboy hats required — just come out for a good time and a favorite Statesboro tradition.

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Parks & Rec

Mill Creek Park

Whether it’s volunteering or participating in a sport, students can find plenty of opportunities to get involved in the community through the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department.

Flag football, basketball, softball, wiffleball and soccer are just a few of the sports offered during the year. You can form your own team or check with the rec department for a list of teams looking for members.

Many students also get involved by working with the children, either as coaches or volunteers with the after-school programs, which begin in August.

Located off Highway 24 just a few miles from campus, Mill Creek Regional Park is Bulloch County’s main park.

With 155 acres, Mill Creek offers numerous playing fields, picnic pavilions, two playgrounds and a scenic lake with a paved walking path. There is also a 1.25-mile trail where you can jog, skate or just walk your dog. If tennis is your sport, Mill Creek Park boasts a 10-court tennis complex — complete with pro shop.

The park is also home to Splash in the Boro, a water park featuring several pools, slides and a lazy river.

On July 4th, Mill Creek hosts an Independence Day celebration — the Firecracker Fest — with contests, live music and one of the best fireworks displays in southeastern Georgia.

Directions to Mill Creek Regional Park

From campus: Take Fair Road south to the 301 bypass (Veterans Memorial Parkway); turn left and go through two traffic lights; at the third light, make a right turn on Hwy. 24; go about 1 mile; the park is on the right. www.bullochrec.com

Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks & Recreation Department

Location: 1 Max Lockwood Dr., Statesboro Phone: (912) 764-5637 Fax: (912) 764-2425 www.bullochrec.com

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Outdoors

Walking Paths One of the nicest paths to walk, jog, bike or skate along in Statesboro, the Willie McTell Trail — named in honor of legendary blues guitarist “Blind” Willie McTell — is a convenient way to get from campus to downtown.

At just over a mile, the path stretches from Triangle Park on East Main Street to the northeast corner of campus on Fair Road. The smooth, wide path is lighted and landscaped and offers bike racks at both ends.

Another popular trail, the S&S Greenway offers riders and pedestrians nearly 3 miles of pavement stretching from downtown to the city’s limits. The 2.7-mile pathway begins and ends at trailheads located on Gentilly Road and the intersection of Burkhalter and Pretoria Rushing roads. The trail is maintained by Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department, and features landscaping, lighting, signage and bathrooms (at trailheads).

The path runs behind the Statesboro Crossing shopping plaza, under the Veterans Memorial Parkway and over Cawana Road, where it continues along Railroad Bed Road to the intersection of Burkhalter and Pretoria Rushing roads.

Parks officials hope eventually to stretch the trail to Brooklet, about 7 miles from Statesboro.

Golf If golf is your game, you have some options to choose from locally.

The private course at Forest Heights Country Club on Country Club Road has an 18-hole course, pro shop, driving range and practice green. It’s also the home of the Schenkel Invitational, one of college golf’s premier events.

Georgia Southern Golf Course opened to the public in 2013. It’s located off of Golf Club Road about 5 miles outside of Statesboro. Students can schedule a tee time using their Eagle ID. Hackers Golf Park, ranked as one of the nation’s top 100 driving ranges, has a little bit of everything, including a lighted driving range, practice green and pro shop as well as a fun miniature golf course. If golf’s not your thing, grab a helmet and take a whack in the batting cages. It’s at Old Register Road just off the Highway 301 bypass.

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Fun Runs, 5Ks Statesboro is home to many annual 5K run/walks. Here are a few highlights: The Chocolate Run — In February, local and area runners get to satisify a sweet tooth while supporting a good cause. The race begins on Georgia Southern’s campus and benefits Open Hearts Community Mission for homeless people in the area. Last year’s race raised a whopping $32,000 for the shelter!

And it’s called “Statesboro’s sweetest race” for a reason — chocolate abounds.

Color the Campus 5K — The Delta Phi Epsilon sorority at Georgia Southern hosts this annual race where participants, starting out in white clothing, are doused with paint in powder form as they wind their way around campus to help raise awareness and money for cystic fibrosis research.

Pink Power Run 5K — Each spring, the Statesboro-Bulloch County Breast Cancer Foundation hosts a 5K race on Georgia Southern’s campus. The annual fundraiser supports the foundation’s efforts to increase the awareness of community members about breast health and to serve patients, survivors and families impacted by breast cancer through educational outreach, patient counseling and professional medical services. At the race, there is usually a photo booth, live music, costume contest and free food, in addition to a color run through pink powder.

Find more walk/runs at active.com.

Splash in the Boro

Since Splash in the Boro Family Waterpark and Aquatics Center opened in 2004, more than half a million people have enjoyed the hottest place to cool down each summer.

A $5.7 million expansion, scheduled to debut in June 2017, adds a giant wave pool to the list of attractions.

The facility already features several pool areas including an 800-foot lazy river, three slides — two body and one inner tube — and two lane-pools. There is also a mat racer, a four-lane, 350-footlong racing track where Splash guests can race against each other or against the clock, and the FlowRider, which creates a perpetual wave that allows riders to feel the power and acceleration of actually surfing. (There are boogie boards, as well, so you don’t have to be an expert surfer).

If you have little ones, take note: Splash in the Boro also offers a zero-depth spray pool that is a blast for kids who can’t swim yet.

There are also picnic tables, changing areas and lockers, a gift shop and shaded areas. Three concession stands offer traditional summer fun fare such as hamburgers, hotdogs, pizza and french fries, as well as more health-conscious options such as sub sandwiches. Kids of all ages can find ice cream treats, such as the

popular Dippin’ Dots, at Splash in the Boro.

As a Georgia Southern University, Ogeechee Technical College or East Georgia State College current student or staff member, you’re eligible for a discounted ticket price.

The waterpark closes at the end of summer, with Labor Day as its last day of operation for the season. But the competition and therapy pools remain open year-round under a heated bubble dome.

Splash is operated by the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department. The county government backed financing for the park’s construction and expansions, but it pays its own way with fees and concessions.

The waterpark is also a major generator of summer jobs for young people.

Splash in the Boro Family Waterpark is located inside Mill Creek Regional Park, off Georgia Highway 24. For more information, including the park’s schedules and fees, call (912) 489-3000 or visit www.splashintheboro.com.

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Medical Directory East Georgia Regional Medical Center Built in July 2000, East Georgia Regional Medical Center is a four-level, 149-bed acute-care hospital featuring a Women’s Pavilion, an adjacent medical office building and an outpatient diagnostic imaging center. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, a distinction awarded only to those health care facilities that maintain the highest standards of quality.

It was named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s Partnership for Health and Accountability Core Measures Honor Roll.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s health care team consists of approximately 650 employees and more than 100 physicians representing a wide range of specialties. The expansion of medical services and professionals, along with a major investment in technology, has firmly established EGRMC’s reputation for providing a higher medical standard.

The medical center offers a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, a Level II neonatal center, outpatient services including same-day surgery and ambulatory care, a sleep center, a pain management center, a wound care clinic, a cardiac catheterization lab, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation (PT, OT and ST) and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment including a new 64-slice low-dose CT machine and a new 3D digital mammography machine. EGRMC also recently updated its interventional radiology/vascular suite to top-ofthe-line equipment. The hospital is also home to the only robotic surgical system in the area, which allows faster and less painful recovery time for qualifying patients.

In spring 2010, East Georgia Regional expanded its service line to include interventional cardiology. The expansion of the cardiology program has allowed patients needing angioplasty and/or stent placement to receive the highest quality care without leaving Statesboro.

Each month, the surgical services department performs more than 1,000 surgeries, and the emergency department treats more than 3,300 patients.

The Women’s Pavilion provides dedicated services to women of all ages and includes eight delivery rooms and 21 private recovery suitesMore than 120 babies are born in the Women’s Pavilion each month. In 2013, the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation joined the hospital to supply all babies born at the Women’s Pavilion with a Georgia Southern University blanket.

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Outdoors

Fishing enthusiasts might think they are in paradise when looking for a fishing hole in Bulloch County. Anyone with a fishing license can fish legally along the banks of public rivers or tributaries such as the Ogeechee River, Mill Creek, Little Lotts Creek, Upper Lotts Creek and Lower Lotts Creek.

Put a boat in at one of the Ogeechee River’s many landings and enjoy the scenery as you fish. Just make sure you aren’t on private property.

Bulloch has many lakes and ponds, and many owners will give permission to fish — as long as you ask and respect the land.

Lake Collins, also known as Deloach’s Lake, is west of Portal and borders Candler County. The blackwater lake is fed by a creek that is home to otters, beavers, alligators and more. The lake is privately owned, but landowners and guests have fishing rights.

Cypress Lake in southern Bulloch County near Register offers picturesque scenery, plenty of water and pole-bending fish — but most of the lake is private property.

Oglesby’s Pond feeds Lake Collins, northeast of Portal. Another popular fishing spot is Simmons Pond off Georgia Highway 46 in the Nevils-Bay Gall area. Fishing rights memberships are available.

Bulloch County is chock-full of wildlife there for the hunting, but written permission must be obtained from landowners to make it legal if hunters want to pursue the game.

Most of the hunting areas available are private land, but nearby state-owned wildlife management areas such as Tuckahoe in Screven County offer hunting to licensed citizens. Make sure wherever you go, you have a license to hunt or fish, which you can get at several local retailers countywide.

Bulloch County has two great state parks within easy driving distance.

George L. Smith State Park, near Twin City in Emanuel County, is rustic and beautiful, with a 412-acre mill pond and 10 miles of canoe trails. Hiking trails take walkers through south Georgia woodlands, where they can explore local flora and fauna, then come back to a lakeside campsite or a cabin.

The refurbished Parrish Mill, built in 1880, is a focal point for visitors who enjoy the covered bridge over the dam.

The 1,634-acre park boasts 25 tent, trailer and RV sites as well as four rental cottages, picnic shelters, a group shelter and playground facilities.

Magnolia Springs State Park, near Millen in Jenkins County, is home to crystal clear springs and is a popular destination for visitors but was once the site of Camp Lawton, a Confederate prison built in 1864. The stockades and guard towers have been replaced with beautiful scenery, but visitors still can see the earthen breastworks and imagine the prison site.

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Worship Boro Church Directory

Worship Directory BELIEVERS CHURCH OF STATESBORO 7059 Harville Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 681-1440

EASTERN HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH 23805 U.S. Highway 80 East Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 764-9151

BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5820 Westside Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 865-3898

EMIT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1567 Emit Grove Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 839-3722

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 889 Ga. Highway 24 Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 764-5615 BROOKLET FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 19163 U.S. Highway 80 East Brooklet, GA 30415 (912) 842-2394 BROOKLET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 Parker Avenue Brooklet, GA 30415 (912) 842-2908 COMPASSION CHRISTIAN CHURCH 831 Cawana Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 925-9657 CONNECTION MINISTRY 29 North Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 871-5849 CORNERSTONE CHURCH 500 Woodrow Avenue Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-2869 CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHUCH 23923 U.S. Highway 80 East Statesboro, GA 30461 912-764-4539 EAST MAIN CHURCH OF GOD 403 East Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 489-5381

FELLOWSHIP PRIMITIVE BAPTIST 9566 Mud Road Brooklet, GA 30415 (912) 823-3401 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-5627 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PORTAL 204 Baptist Street Portal, GA 30450 (912) 865-2927 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1215 Fair Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 681-2053 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 101 South Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-7589 FLETCHER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 720 North Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 489-8581 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 4025 Friendship Church Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 865-4165 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 4703 Pulaski Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 852-9242

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 10290 U.S .Highway 80 East Brooklet, GA 30415 (912) 823-3181 KINGDOM HALL-JEHOVAH’S WITNESS 15 East Parrish Street Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 681-6089 LANGSTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 Langston Chapel Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 871-3333 LIFE SPRING 103 Herty Drive Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 536-2955 LIFEWAY CHURCH OF GOD 5 Stonehaven Drive Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-8443 MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH 1992 Macedonia Road Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 587-3332 MAGNOLIA BAPTIST CHURCH 760 Magnolia Church Road Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 587-5432 MERRYWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 23366 U.S. Highway 80 East Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 764-6423 NEVILS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Nevils Groveland Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (229) 256-3477 NEVILS CREEK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST Nevils Creek Church Road Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 587-2125

GRACEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 12376 U.S. Highway 301 South Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 681-2762

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NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY 24 Joseph East Kennedy Boulevard, #13 Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 871-7395

STATESBORO PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4 South Zetterower Avenue Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-6058

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9559 Ga. Highway 24 Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 587-5115

STATESBORO UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 1294 Old Register Way Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 488-2264

OLIVE BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH 55 Heape Drive Ellabell, GA 31308 (912) 858-3216

TEMPLE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2011 Metts Road Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 587-5733

PITTMAN PARK METHODIST CHURCH 1102 Fair Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 681-3213 SAINT MATTHEW’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 221 John Paul Avenue Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 681-6726 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 534 East Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-4363 ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 1608 Fair Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 681-2481 STATESBORO CHURCH OF CHRIST 23568 Highway 80 East Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-5269 STATESBORO DELIVERANCE CHURCH 10929 Highway 301 South, Suite 5 Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 489-6527 STATESBORO MISSION OUTREACH 20597 Highway 301 North Statesboro, GA 30461 (912) 587-2992 STATESBORO NEW COVENANT CHURCH 701 Gentilly Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 681-6777 44 • Welcome to the Boro 2017

TONY THOMPSON MINISTRIES 2 East Vine Street Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-4673 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 1172 Nevils Denmark Road Nevils, GA 31321 (912) 839-2599 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4401 Country Club Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 489-4208 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF STATESBORO 6762 Cypress Lake Road Statesboro, GA 30459 (912) 489-8338 UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 1934 Union Baptist Church Road Register, GA 30452 (912) 852-5879

ONLINE CHURCH DIRECTORY To find directions to any church on this list, go to statesboroherald. com and click on “churches.”

Nearly 60 local groups seek out GSU students as volunteers in the Boro, giving them the opportunity to work with children, the elderly and even pets.

Georgia Southern’s Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement encourages students who want to earn extra skills or find out if their chosen career path is right to volunteer while at school. Organizations listed on the Office of Student Leadership’s website are all eager to get GSU students as volunteers.

So get out there and see what you can do.

Ways You Can Help ACTS (Area Christians Together in Service) (912) 489-4588

Special Advocates (CASA) (912) 764-4849

American Cancer Society

Statesboro Food Bank

American Diabetes Association

Ferst Foundation 1-888-565-0177 Habitat for Humanity

(912) 764-7410

(912) 353-8110

Bulloch Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council

(912) 764-6405 Provides drug awareness and counseling

Bulloch County Red Cross (912) 764-4468

Court Appointed

(912) 489-3663

(912) 489-2076

March of Dimes (912) 354-5900

Prevent Child Abuse (912) 764-9462

Safe Haven

(912) 764-4605 Provides temporary shelter and services for battered

women and children

United Way of SE Georgia (912) 489-8475

Victim Witness Assistance Program (912) 764-0018

Willingway Hospital (912) 764-6236

VOLUNTEER Office: Russell Union Room 1056 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5p.m.

Phone: (912) 478-1435 Information: http://students.georgiasouthern. edu/leadserve/serveweekly for weekly volunteer opportunities

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Community Outreach 2007 in the agency’s service area, according to data compiled by the state in 2010. Between 2003 and 2007, 36 women died of cancer, and 155 cases were diagnosed.

For more information about Hearts and Hands and to volunteer, call (912) 681-9519.

Hearts and Hands Clinic In its sixth year of operation, the clinic continues to provide more services to low-income Bulloch County residents who lack adequate health insurance.

After being founded in Son’s Light Fellowship Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 301 South, it moved to its own space, a building at 127 N. College St. in downtown Statesboro.

Hearts and Hands provides basic health screenings and dental services for people in need of serious work. And, thanks to a nearly $25,000 grant it received in 2015 from Susan G. Komen for the Cure Coastal Georgia, the clinic provides mammograms.

Bulloch County had the second-highest mortality rate attributed to cancer between 2003 and

ASK A STUDENT:

What is your favorite Georgia Southern campus activity?

A: “My favorite Georgia Southern

campus activity is walking down the pedestrian whenever I’m bored.

While we’re so focused on school, it’s good to always take a break to enjoy just how nice the campus is.”

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— Tandra Smith

Open Hearts Community Mission A local and privately funded rescue mission shelter, Open Hearts offers two programs. The Friends & Neighbors program is a short-term emergence shelter. New Life Institute is crafted to the needs of the individual, and offers a course of study to help the individual get the skills needed to gain a better place in life.

The mission, located at 39 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, has 28 beds and two apartments for families in crisis, with separate wings for men and women.The shelter has a non-tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol, tobacco and violence/ threat of violence.

The shelter’s mission is not simply to provide for the basic needs of the homeless, but to help them get back on their feet. Those services also include programs to help people obtain their GED diplomas, determine their career skills and get matched with jobs suited for their abilities.

The mission, founded in 2012, has served hundreds of people in need.

ASK A STUDENT:

What is your best “insider” tip for living in Statesboro?

A: “Get out and explore. Many

people rarely leave the confines of campus or off campus housing, and we have so many other things to do downtown and near Statesboro. I would say your first weekend or two down here, you should go out and explore Statesboro. Realize just how many unique things are beyond your residence hall.”

— Tandra Smith

Sports We Blee Blue & d White

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or any sports lover, Statesboro and Georgia Southern University are a perfect fit.

From August until May, the Eagles of Georgia Southern don their blue and white to compete in 16 varsity sports. Eagle athletics have started to broaden their footprint around the country over the past couple of years. After more than 20 years in the Southern Conference — which calls Georgia and the Carolinas home — 2014 saw Georgia Southern make the leap into the Sun Belt, which expands west through Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, with outposts as far away as New Mexico and Idaho.

A bigger conference with better-funded athletic departments has forced the Eagles to step up their level of play across all sports, but they already are making themselves right at home.

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Eagle Football

more impressively, Georgia Southern won the Statesboro was recently named one of Sun Belt Conference and became the first team “America’s Best Communities” and is home to the 111-year old Georgia Southern University, but ever to go undefeated in conference play in its first season as an FBS squad. one of the town’s biggest exports is

An NCAA rule prohibiting firstfootball. year teams from entering the postseason was all that kept Georgia Southern Georgia Southout of a bowl game, but the Eagles took ern’s modern care of that the next season, pummelfootball history ling Mid-American Conference champion dates back just over Bowling Green in the 2015 Go Daddy 30 years, but the Eagles have done Bowl. Of course, playing in the FBS more in that short guarantees that things won’t always be period of time than easy. many schools have

Georgia Southern welcomed new accomplished in head coach Tyson Summers and staff a century of play. to town last season. The Eagles were Playing in the expected to compete for the Sun Belt former Division title and make another bowl appearance, I-AA (now Football but instead ran into plenty of hurdles en Championship Subroute to a 5-7 record and no postseason division), Georgia showing.

Southern needed

With several coaches entering just two seasons of and leaving town during the offseason, full-time play before Georgia Southern wide receiver Georgia Southern seems to be moving conquering the rest B.J. Johnson III acknowledges the back to its roots as an option team that of the country and cheers of the crowd after breaking is frequently one of the best rushing atclaiming the 1985 tacks in the country. national champion- loose for a 64-yard touchdown re- The Eagles will get a tough ception to put the Eagles up 28-24 first test in 2017 as the season opener ship. A year later, the Eagles became in the fourth quarter against Troy includes a trip to Auburn to take on a at Paulson Stadium. the first I-AA to Tigers squad that will likely enter the defend its title. season ranked in the top 15.

In all, the Eagles won six national championships — still most among any team playing at the FCS level.

Georgia Southern quickly accomplished just about everything there was to be done on the football field. Following national championship number six in 2000, some rumors speculated that the Eagles would make the leap to the highest level of college football.

That didn’t materialize for more than another decade, but the Eagles were just as quick to announce their presence in their new home.

Defensive ends Nardo Govan, left, and Logan Hunt practice The Eagles made the leap up keeping low and explosive on the blocking sleds during the to the Football Bowl Subdivision first day of fall camp for Georgia Southern. and notched an 8-4 record. Even

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Eagle Sports

Georgia Southern Football is the highlight of On the women’s side of things, the Eagles the sports scene in and around Statesboro, but recently endured a rough patch, but are well on the university is also home to many more their way back. competitive and exciting sports. From In two seasons August until May, the Eagles don their as head coach, blue and white to compete in 16 varsity Kip Drown has sports. already reenergized the pro Joining football in the fall are the Eagram. Drown’s gles’ men’s and women’s soccer teams, team added two as well as cross country and the first half wins to its previof the men’s and women’s golf seasons. ous season’s The men’s soccer team spent a portion of win total in his its spring traveling to Europe to compete first go-round against and train with talented clubs and and the team hope the added experience will help this managed a 13fall. The women’s golf team just wrapped 17 mark — its up its second season of competition and best in nearly a continues to improve while the men’s decade. squad has qualified for NCAA regional competition in four of the last five sea Looking at sons. olympic sports, Georgia South Once the winter rolls around, the acWho says basketball is a non-contact ern always fields tion shifts indoors. sport? Georgia Southern forward a competitive Two years ago, the GS men’s basketball team was one of the youngest in Angel Matias earns a trip to the foul swimming and the country, fielding a squad of almost line as he gets Georgia State’s Kevin diving team.

Women’s air entirely freshmen and sophomores.

Ware into the air. rifle was added Those players have grown up together in as the school’s head coach Mark Byington’s system and have become a contender in the Sun Belt while newest varsity sport three years ago and has featuring two of the most exciting guards in the steadily improved, culminating in its first conference championship this past season. Recountry. cent seasons have also seen the men’s and women’s tennis programs take some positive strides.

As winter fades into spring, Georgia Southern baseball takes the field and is one of the school’s most consistently successful programs.

Since taking over the program in 2000, head coach Rodney Hennon has posted a winning record in 17 of his 18 seasons, including five conference tournament championships. The Eagles have also made two trips to the College World Series since becoming a Division I program and can claim an NAIA national championship.

The Eagles’ continued success on the diamond is made all the more impressive by the competition they play. The 2017 season saw the Georgia Southern catcher Chase Griffin, right, addition of Coastal Carolina — the 2016 nationscores the winning run in the bottom of the al champions — to the Sun Belt, along with UL ninth on a base hit by teammate Hunter Thomas Lafayette and South Alabama, which have both been nationally ranked in recent seasons. against Appalachian State.

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Around Town

Being involved in sports around Statesboro doesn’t have to mean cheering from the stands. As proud and delirious a sports fan legacy as Georgia Southern boasts, there are also plenty of opportunities to get out and play for yourself.

Mill Creek Park has competitive flag football, soccer, tennis, kickball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, and wiffleball leagues running throughout the year for adults.

A 27-hole disc golf course disc golf course is one of the better tracks in the area and can be found near the Statesboro airport. And for those looking to run and throw, each spring break weekend brings to town one of the biggest ultimate Frisbee tournaments in the Southeast.

Finally, Georgia Southern’s golf course is nearing its fourth year of operation and has garnered plenty of accolades from national magazines. The course is open to the public and offers friendly rates for Georgia Southern students and employees.

To all new and returning students:

Welcome to the Boro!

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Restaurants Fordham’s Farmhouse

Bites on Brampton

1212 Brampton Ave. • (912) 623-2030

Bites on Brampton offers a simple, classic menu of burgers, chicken sandwiches and wraps, boneless wings and chicken tenders SEE MENU ON PAGE 54

Boro Takeout Express borotakeout.com • (912) 225-1000

Boro Takeout Express delivers food for your mood. Log onto the website or call to place an order for delivery from 30 local restaurants. If you don’t see the restaurant you would like to order from, call that restaurant and let them know your interest so they will participate.

Boro Takeout offers a quick and easy way to have a hot and fresh meal delivered right to your door. Perfect for home delivery, office and staff lunches, parties or study sessions. For large orders, please call ahead. Order online at borotakeout.com.

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Tangerine’s 11215 Abercorn St., Savannah • (912) 920-5504 Tangerine Fusion & Sushi Bar is located in historic Savannah and serves Thai cuisine with a twist of pan-Asian flair in a romantically stylish setting. A 2017 winner for Best Sushi Specialty Roll in Savannah.

Open for lunch Tues-Fri., 11a.m.-3 p.m. and Sat/ Sun, noon to 3p.m. Dinner hours are Tues-Thurs, 5-10 p.m.; Fri/Sat, 5-10:30 p.m., and Sun, 5-9:30 p.m.

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Ocean Galley

503 Northside Dr. • (912) 489-4145

Try us and you’ll be convinced! Our recipes are authentic and time tested. The ingredients are always fresh. The result? A menu that bursts with flavor. Delivery available at www.borotakeout.com.

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23657 U.S. Highway 80 E. (912) 489-3307

To get a good, home-cooked, healthy meal without visiting your parents, try Fordham’s Farmhouse Restaurant. With its relaxed, comfortable setting complete with wooden china cabinets and various knickknacks, customers feel like they’re eating right inside their grandmother’s kitchen.

Fresh, made-from-scratch food is served cafeteria style by a staff that is on a first-name basis with many customers.

Thursday and Friday are Fordham’s two most popular days. People from as far away as Savannah flock to the restaurant for fried pork chops and Thanksgiving-style food every Thursday and for fried fish on Friday. Fordham’s chicken and dumplings and banana pudding are also popular.

The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Breakfast hours are Monday to Friday from 7–10 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday form 7–10:30 a.m.

For delivery, call (912) 225-1000 or go to borotakeout.com.

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Kentucky Fried Chicken 898 Buckhead Dr. • (912) 764-2161

Kentucky Fried Chicken at its Statesboro location on Buckhead Drive features the best in fast-fried (and grilled) chicken. Born of a Southern dream and all the fixins’ of a bona fide meal on the go or a substitute for hours in the kitchen, KFC has been a staple of the Boro for years. Treat yourself to a meal for all ages at the Colonel’s world-famous restaurant.

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Restaurants Millhouse Steakhouse

Seasons of Japan

1601 Statesboro Place Circle (912) 871-6474

715 Northside Drive E. • (912) 764-5150 Order online at seasonsofjapan.com

Millhouse is one of the most popular restaurants in the Statesboro scene. With its extensive menu options and award-winning service, Millhouse makes the best place for dining or happy hour. Serving Happy Days, Millhouse offers $1.99 domestic drafts and mixed cocktails all day, every day. Many menu items start at less than $10, and the food is award-winning in Statesboro!

The extensive patio and deck area make the restaurant a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy good food and drinks. Millhouse also has live music every Thursday through Saturday. Open daily at 4 p.m.

Nikko’s Express 701 Piedmont Loop • (912) 489-4003

Located next to Nikko Steakhouse in the Buckhead Plaza, Nikko Express provides great-tasting Japanese food fast and budget friendly. Favorite dishes include hibachi steak, teriyaki chicken and sushi.

Seasons of Japan has fast service and affordable prices and offers fine-dining-quality food. Try the hibachi shrimp, shrimp tempura, teriyaki chicken, sushi, salads, appetizers and much more.

For a quick bite during your lunch break, try an express bowl. If you have more time, or a larger appetite, order one of the combo meals. Each combo comes with your favorite combination of chicken, steak or shrimp and includes a drink, rice and your choice of side.

Seasons of Japan also has an extensive list of sushi, from California to samurai rolls. Seasons is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m.– 8:30 p.m.

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Shogun Japanese Restaurant Moe’s 608 Brannen St. • (912) 764-3463

At Moe’s, we serve honestly good food that’s fresh, flavorful and handcrafted for you. With more than 20 fresh ingredients, like grass-fed steak, organic tofu and handcrafted guac, we give you the freedom to create exactly what you’re craving. And we take pride in the fact that our words are as authentic as our food. For example, when we say our chicken is all natural, it’s true all the time in every restaurant. No fine print, asterisks or double speak. That’s just how we roll.

Open Mon.-Sun, 11a.m.-9 p.m.

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609 Brannen St. #5 • (912) 489-1688

You may feel as if you have stepped across the Pacific Ocean once you enter Shogun Japanese Restaurant on Brannen Street. Lunch is served Mon-Thurs, 11 a.m. -3 p.m.; Fri-Sun, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dinner is served Mon-Thurs 4-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat. 4-11 p.m.; Sunday 4-9 p.m..

This is no ordinary Japanese restaurant.

Shogun serves real sushi at its best, from maki rolls to sashimi and sushi pieces. In addition, there is a wide array of eel, shrimp and lobster rolls of all shapes and sizes for the adventurous palate. Both lunch and dinner menus also feature steak, chicken and shrimp cooked to perfection on the hibachi grill. Large parties are always welcome!

For delivery, call (912) 225-1000 or go to borotakeout.com.

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Eagle Express Accepted.

Order online at www.borotakeout.com

912.225.1000 • Baldino’s Giant Jersey Subs • Big Boy Cookies • BiLo Grocery Store • Bites Casual Dining • Bourbon Grill • Boyd’s BBQ and Country Buffet • Coconut Thai Cuisine • Daily Grind • D’s Friendly Diner • El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant • Fordham’s Farmhouse Restaurant • Gee Da’s Table • Jersey Mike’s Subs • Little Italy Pizza

• McAlister’s Deli • Moe’s Southwest Grill • Ocean Galley Seafood • Papa Murphy’s • Primos Italian Pizza Kitchen • Shogun Habachi Grill & Sushi • Simply Sweet Cakery • Son’s Doner Kebab • Southern Billiards and Burgers • Spikes Sports Grill • Sugar Magnolia Bakery • The Boiling Shrimp • Wing Maxx • Your Pie

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Tangerine is located in Historic Savannah, and serves thai cuisine with a twist of pan-asian flair in a romantically stylish setting.

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23657 U.S. 80, Statesboro

912-489-3307

MONDAY - FRIDAY 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Breakfast) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Lunch & Dinner) SATURDAY - SUNDAY 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Breakfast) 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Lunch Buffet)

DAILY LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET REGULAR .................................................... $7.09 Choice of meat, two sides and bread HUNGRY ..................................................... $8.19 Choice of meat, three sides and bread SUPER ........................................................ $8.49 Choice of meat, two sides, bread and tea SUPER HUNGRY ........................................... $9.19 Choice of meat, three sides, bread and tea VEGETABLE PLATE........................................ $7.09 Choice of four sides and bread CHILD PLATE ............................................... $4.89 Choice child meat, two sides and bread ADDITIONAL SIDE ITEMS............................... $1.89 MENU SERVICE All items served with fries or choice of side item off hot bar.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH........................ $6.89 CHICKEN BACON SWISS................................. $7.19 CHICKEN CLUB............................................. $7.19 CHEESEBURGER........................................... $6.49 BACON CHEESEBURGER ................................ $7.49 PATTY MELT................................................. $7.49 BLT ............................................................ $5.29

COUNTRY BREAKFASTS Country breakfasts are served with grits, toast and jelly or biscuit and sausage gravy.

Substitute taters for grits................... $0.49 extra Two Egg Breakfast ...................................... $4.99 Two eggs with bacon, sausage, or ham Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese ........................... $5.29 Two eggs with bacon, sausage, or ham, and cheddar cheese Plough Boy Feast ........................................ $6.19 Two eggs, grits and taters with bacon, sausage, or ham Country Fried Breakfast .............................. $6.29 Steak with sausage gravy and two eggs Pork Chop & Two Eggs ................................. $6.45 Country Ham & Two Eggs............................. $7.69 Steak & Eggs............................................... $9.40 10 oz. ribeye and two eggs Papa’s Country Sampler............................... $7.29 Three eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, grits, and taters PANCAKES Three pancakes and two eggs...................... $4.29 Pancakes & Pork ......................................... $5.25 Three pancakes with bacon, sausage, or ham The Pancake Feast ...................................... $6.19 Three pancakes and two eggs with bacon, sausage, or ham French Toast ............................................... $5.65 Three slices of white or wheat French Toast with bacon, sausage, or ham Add whip cream and fruit topping .................$.99

SUNDAY BUFFET MEATS & SIDES MEATS Fried Chicken Pot Roast Salmon Patties or Shrimp Creole Fried Pork Chops Turkey and Dressing Beef Cube Steak Grilled Chicken Breast VEGETABLE SIDES Rice and Tomatoes Rice and Gravy Macaroni and Cheese Rutabagas Squash Casserole Mashed Potatoes Butter Beans Green Beans Turnip Greens Corn Casserole Apple Crisp

BUFFALO TENDER PLATE ............................... $7.19 SALADS

Country Omelet & Cheddar Cheese............... $5.95 Three eggs with bacon, sausage, or ham Western Omelet.......................................... $6.59 Three eggs with onions and peppers Loaded Omelet ........................................... $7.45 Bacon, sausage, ham, cheddar cheese and swiss cheese SANDWICHES AND MORE Egg Sandwich............................................. $1.69 Egg sandwich on white or wheat toast The Basic Breakfast Sandwich...................... $2.59 Egg with bacon, sausage, or ham on white or wheat toast B.L.T. ......................................................... $3.25 Bacon, lettuce, and tomato on white or wheat toast Grilled Cheese............................................. $2.39 Old favorite on white or wheat toast Grilled Texas Melt ....................................... $3.89 Egg and cheese with bacon, sausage, or ham on Texas Toast Basic Breakfast-In-A-Cup............................. $1.99 Grits and two eggs in a travel cup Hearty Breakfast-In-A-Cup .......................... $3.59 Basic breakfast-in-a-cup with bacon, sausage, or ham

BUFFET REGULAR .................................................... $8.25 Choice of meat, two sides and bread HUNGRY ..................................................... $9.19 Choice of meat, three sides and bread SUPER ........................................................ $9.59 Choice of meat, two sides, bread and tea SUPER HUNGRY ......................................... $10.25 Choice of meat, three sides, bread and tea VEGETABLE PLATE........................................ $8.25 Choice of four sides and bread CHILD PLATE ............................................... $5.99 Choice child meat, two sides and bread ADDITIONAL SIDE ITEMS............................... $2.05 Menu items are subject to change! Please call ahead at 912.489.3307 for the daily menu.

An assortment of salad and desserts are available each day.

MENU SERVICE All items served with fries or choice of side item off hot bar.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH........................ $7.59 CHICKEN BACON SWISS................................. $7.89 CHICKEN CLUB............................................. $7.89 CHEESEBURGER........................................... $7.25 BACON CHEESEBURGER ................................ $7.89 PATTY MELT................................................. $7.89 BLT ..............................................................5.49 CHICKEN TENDER PLATE................................ $7.19 BUFFALO TENDER PLATE ............................... $7.59 SALADS CHEF SALAD ................................................ $6.29 CHICKEN HOUSE SALAD ................................ $7.19 CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD ............................... $7.19

CHEF SALAD ................................................ $5.79 CHICKEN HOUSE SALAD ................................ $6.59 CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD ............................... $6.59 BEVERAGES TEA ...........................$1.89 (Large) $2.19 (Jumbo) LEMONADE ................$1.89 (Large) $2.19 (Jumbo) SODA.........................$1.99 (Large) $2.49 (Jumbo)

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Cheese Omelet ........................................... $4.39 Three eggs with cheddar cheese

SUNDAY MENU

CHICKEN TENDER PLATE................................ $6.79

Tuesday is Kids Night!

ANY CHILD PLATE IS $1.99 WITH PURCHASE OF ADULT MEAL.

BREAKFAST

OMELETS Omelet breakfasts are served with grits, toast and jelly or biscuit and sausage gravy

Wednesday is Student Night!

STUDENTS GET A FREE SWEET TEA with Student ID.

SIDES: Build Your Own Breakfast Toast or Biscuit ........................................... $1.25 Served with butter and jelly Egg ............................................................ $0.75 Bowl of Grits............................................... $1.39 Taters......................................................... $1.89 Seasoned diced red potatoes with onion Meats......................................................... $2.49 Bacon, sausage, or ham Extra Pancake............................................. $1.09 EXTRAS Extra Cheese............................................... $0.40 Biscuits & Gravy.......................................... $2.39 Egg Biscuit ................................................. $1.49 Meat Biscuit ............................................... $1.99 Meat & Egg Biscuit ...................................... $2.49 LIGHTER SIDE Non-Fat Vanilla Yogurt ................................ $1.49 Non-Fat Vanilla Yogurt & Fruit Parfait .......... $1.99 Whole Grain Muffin..................................... $1.89 Bagel with Cream Cheese ....................................

BEVERAGES Coffee ..........................................................$.99 Tea or Soft Drinks........................................ $1.59 Milk ....................................... Reg/Lg$1.29/$1.65 Orange or Apple Juice............. $1.45/$1.89 Reg/Lg

CATERING MENU

FRIED CHICKEN ONLY 8 PC FRIED CHICKEN................................... $11.29 12 PC FRIED CHICKEN ................................. $16.79 20 PC FRIED CHICKEN ................................. $27.99 50 PC FRIED CHICKEN ................................. $69.99 100 PC FRIED CHICKEN ............................. $134.99 SUB BREAST FOR ANY PIECE .......................... $1.09 CATERING PANS WHOLE VEGETABLES 10 SERVINGS – CLEAR DOME PAN ................ $13.69 20 SERVINGS – 1/2 PAN.............................. $24.99 CASSEROLES 10 SERVINGS – CLEAR DOME PAN ................ $16.59 20 SERVINGS – 1/2 PAN.............................. $28.99 CATERING PAN/LID ONLY............................... $2.29 ALL OTHER MEATS SINGLE SERVING.......................................... $3.59 10 TO 50 SERVINGS ...................................... $3.39 50 SERVINGS OR MORE................................. $3.25 All other meats are priced by each serving. All bulk meats will be served in disposable pans ready for serving on your buffet.

MISC TAKE OUT WHOLE PIES.............................................. $11.99 CAKES ...................................................... $18.95 RED VELVET/CARAMEL CAKES...................... $22.95 TEA GALLON (10-12 SERVINGS)...................... $4.95 LARGE SIDE ORDERS WHOLE VEGETABLES 4 SERVINGS – 16 OZ (PINT) ........................... $4.99 6 SERVINGS – 24 OZ ..................................... $7.49 8 SERVINGS – 32 OZ (QUART) ........................ $9.29

BEVERAGES TEA ...........................$1.99 (Large) $2.29 (Jumbo) LEMONADE ................$1.99 (Large) $2.29 (Jumbo) SODA.........................$2.19 (Large) $2.59 (Jumbo)

CASSEROLES 4 SERVINGS – 16 OZ (PINT) ........................... $6.49 6 SERVINGS – 24 OZ ..................................... $8.99

Monday is Senior Night!

SENIORS RECEIVE 10% OFF ENTIRE MEAL.

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ENTREES Vegetables (Onions & Zucchini) ........................................ $5.30 Teriyaki Chicken ................................................................ $7.15 Hibachi Shrimp .................................................................. $8.85 Hibachi Steak ..................................................................... $9.45 Served with Fried Rice or Steamed Rice, Onions and Zucchini EXPRESS BOWL Chicken Bowl….Jr. $3.99 ................................................... $6.70 Shrimp Bowl…..Jr. $5.85 ................................................... $8.20 Beef Bowl (thin sliced beef ) ............................................... $6.95 Steak Bowl….....Jr. $8.85 ................................................... $8.50 NIKKO EXPRESS BOWL COMBO Chicken Bowl Combo.....Jr. $6.30 ...................................... $8.30 Shrimp Bowl Combo .....Jr. $7.95 ...................................... $9.60 Steak Bowl Combo ........Jr. $7.95 ...................................... $9.60 All combos served with drink, rice, choice salad, vegetables or extra rice COMBINATIONS Hibachi Shrimp & Teriyaki Chicken ................................. $8.20 Hibachi Steak and Teriyaki Chicken .................................. $8.35 Hibachi Steak and Shrimp ................................................. $8.95 Served with Fried Rice or Steamed Rice, Onions and Zucchini NIKKO’S SPECIALS Filet Mignon ...................................................................... $9.95 Filet Mignon and Teriyaki Chicken ................................... $9.95 Filet Mignon & Shrimp ................................................... $10.99 Hibachi Shrimp Yakisoba ( Japanese noodles with Shrimp)......................................... $8.50 Hibachi Steak, Shrimp, and Chicken ............................... $11.50 NOODLES ( Japanese noodle with special sauce) Looking for a lighter fare!

Chicken Noodle ................................................................. $7.25 Shrimp Noodle ................................................................... $8.65 Steak Noodle ...................................................................... $8.90 Nikko Roll Special!

Comes with 2 Nikko rolls, rice, vegetables and choice of meat Chicken appetizer............................................................... $7.50 Shrimp appetizer ................................................................ $8.95 Steak appetizer ................................................................. $10.10

MAKI SUSHI Vegetable Roll (Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce)................ $3.50 Cucumber Roll .............................................................. $3.50 Crab Roll (Crab & Cucumber) ..................................... $3.75 California Roll (Crab & Avocado) ................................ $4.00 Shrimp Tempura Roll (Deep fried shrimp) ................... $5.25 Tuna Roll (Regular or Spicy) ......................................... $4.95 GSU Roll (Tuna, Avocado, Masago) ............................. $5.20 Alaska Roll (Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Cream Cheese)...............................$5.30 Shinto Roll (Shrimp, Cucumber, Cream Cheese, Masago) .............. $5.30 Chicken Roll (16 pieces) ............................................... $5.99 MAKI SUSHI COMBO Vegetable Combo (Vegetable Roll & California Roll)................................ $4.95 California Combo (California Roll & Shrimp Tempura Roll) .................... $6.20 GSU Combo (GSU Roll & California Roll) ....................................... $6.20 *Introducing: Nikko Bento (California Roll, Chicken, Rice, Vegetables) ................. $8.50 Super Health Combo I (Vegetables, Avocado, Cucumber) ................................. $6.20 Super Health Combo II (Tuna Roll, Cucumber Roll, Avocado) .......................... $6.30 Side Order Onion Zucchini ............................................................ $3.50 Rice/Steam Rice ........................................................... $2.50 Teriyaki Chicken .......................................................... $3.95 Hibachi Shrimp ............................................................ $5.90 Hibachi Steak ............................................................... $5.90 BEVERAGES Soft Drink…......Sm $1.50............Md $1.80 ...........Lg $2.40 Bottle Water……………………………...............…….$1.95 Bottle Drink....................................................................$2.00

*Seafood warning: If you are allergic to seafood, you should not eat any food items prepared in this restaurant. We cannot guarantee that your food will be free of all traces of seafood. **ADVISORY: The consumption of raw or uncooked foods such as meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, and eggs which may contain harmful bacteria, may cause serious illness or death.

Prices are subject to change

Cherry Blossom Roll ....$9.50 Kazu Roll..........................$9.95

Caterpillar Roll ..............$8.95 Valentine Roll ................$8.95

Call for your Reservation (912) 489-4003. Book your event with us.

701 Piedmont Loop Suite 100 • Statesboro 60 • Welcome to the Boro 2017

“Where Families and Friends Meet!”

We offer a fine selection of seafood, steaks and chicken cooked to order. Our dining room is open daily at 11AM. We offer lunch specials from 11AM to 4PM. The Early Bird Special includes an entrée, 2 sides of your choice, 2 hushpuppies, drink and dessert all for $9.99 or less. We offer the Early Bird Special from 3PM to 6PM Sunday through Friday.

We have daily All You Can Eat specials while supplies last.

To see a full menu, go to www.Boro-Takeout.com ALL GSU & OTC STUDENTS RECEIVE 10% OFF ANY ENTRÉE! Delivery is available through Boro-Takeout, call 912-225-1000.

We have 3 locations to serve you.

15 Lester Rd Statesboro, GA 912-489-4145

212 N Duval St Claxton, GA 912-739-0895

1303 E First St Vidalia, GA 912-537-3177

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Japanese Hibachi Grill, Steakhouse, and Sushi Bar 609 Brannen St. #5 • Statesboro • Phone: 912-489-1688 Fax: 912-489-8 8881 Hours of Operation: LUNCH Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm DINNER Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Entrée A La Carte Sushi Sashimi

S al a d

Garden Salad Seaweed Salad Avocado Salad Kani Salad Salmon Skin Salad Squid Salad Tuna Avocado Salad Baby Octopus Salad

Egg Crab Meat Tuna White Tuna Salmon Fluke Shrimp Squid Flying Fish Roe Red Clam Octopus Yellowtail Salmon Roe Scallop Eel Sweet Shrimp Saba Smoked Salmon

2.50 4.75 4.25 4.50 4.95 7.50 8.95 7.550

A pp e t i z e rs f ro m K it ch e n

Edamame Shu Mai Gyoza Beef Negimaki Yakitori Age To Fu Asian Fried Oysters Tempura Vegetable Tempura Tatsuta Age Harumaki Cheese Wonton Rock Shrimp Crispy Calamari Coconut Shrimp Coconut Chicken Fried Crab Stick (4pcs)

K i d M e al

Hibachi Vegetable Hibachi Chicken Hibachi Shrimp Hibachi Steak Hibachi Salmon Hibachi Scallop Hibachi Filet Mignon Hibachi Lobster

We Deliver!

3.95 4.95 4.50 6.95 4.95 4.25 5.95 5.995 4.50 4.25 2.95 4.25 5.75 4.95 5.75 4.95 4.25

Fr o m S u s h i B a r

Sushi Regular Sushi Deluxe Sashimi Regular (15 pcs.)

Sashimi Deluxe (18 pcs.)

Tuna Don Salmon Don Tuna and Salmon Special Chirashi Shogun Special Trio Color Sushi Trio Color Sashimi Spicy Maki Combo Temp Maki Combo Sushi and Sashimi Combo Sushi and Sashimi Combo for 2 Sushi and Sashimi Combo for 3

6.95 7.95 8.95 8.95 8.95 8.95 10.95 15.95

1.50 1.75 2.25 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.25 2.50 3.50 2.00 2.25

15.25 16.95 16.50 17.95 16.95 15.95 17.95 16.50 25.95 15.95 19.95 13.95 11.95 18.95 40.50 50.95

M a ki (Roll & Hand Rolls)

Cucumber Roll Avocado Roll Asparagus Roll Sweet Potato Roll Tuna Roll Salmon Roll Negihamachi Roll California Roll Alaskan Roll Boston Roll Salmon & Avocado Roll Tuna & Avocado Roll Philadelphia Roll Eel Roll Spicy Tuna Roll Spicy Salmon Roll Spicy Yellowtail Roll Spicy Scallop Roll Fried Crab Cream Cheese Roll Spiicy Crabb Crunchh Rolll Crab Cream Roll

Sp e c i a l R o l l

Shrimp Tempura Roll Dancing Eel Roll Valentine Roll Dragon Roll Rainbow Roll Spider Roll Wow Roll Creamy Roll Crunchy Roll Beautiful Roll Fantasy Eel Roll Volcano Roll Lobster Cha Cha Roll

Desse r ts

Ice Cream Banana Tempura Cheese Cake Tempura Oreo Tempura

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Tormenta

States. Tormenta’s coaching staff and front For all the athletic successes of Georgia office have strong international connections, Southern and area high schools, Statesboro leading to a roster that features a handful of has also seen instant results from a new players from England and Spain, guys from team that is a step closer to the professional Ireland and Germany, and even one all the ranks. way from Australia.

The summer of 2016 saw the inaugural season for South Georgia Tormenta FC in Tormenta continues to build steam and the Premier Development League. The club, grow, and the latest news out of the club is which plays from May through July — with a its biggest yet. home field at Georgia Southern and division Just before the 2017 season began, the rivals spread throughout the southeast — is club made an announcement that it is lookcomprised mostly of collegiate standouts ing into the possibility of becoming a prowho are aiming to play elite level competifessional organization. The United Soccer tion in the offseason before returning to their League has announced plans to created a respective schools in the fall. third professional tier in the United States’ soccer landscape and has already been in In its first season, Tormenta had a solid contact with Tormenta about steps that could showing, finishing 6-5-3 to place fifth in its lead to the Statesboro club’s inclusion when division. More importantly, the team saw imthe league begins play in 2019. mense support from its fans and the Statesboro community in general. In seven home A bigger league would make for bigger games, Tormenta averaged nearly 2,000 fans crowds, but Tormenta has that covered as — more than three times the league average. well. Along with the announcement of the With all of those things considered, South possible move up came a proposed plan to build a brand new, soccer-specific stadium on Georgia was recognized by the PDL as the the land that currently serves as the Hackers league’s best new franchise last winter. driving range.

That kind of prestige has quickly helped the team to grow. As an unknown expansion team last season, Tormenta’s front office was tasked with scouring the region, not only identifying talent, but convincing those players to sign up for a team that had yet to play a game. That’s no longer the case.

A handful of players who were opponents of Tormenta last season chose to spend the summer of 2017 in Statesboro. A solid year of competition in the PDL has also led to an increase in players on the current Tormenta roster that play or have played collegiate soccer at the Division I level.

This season’s Tormenta Tormenta FC President and owner Darin Van Tassell, center, anteam also has a distinct nounces plans for the franchise to enter a higher level of cominternational flavor. Many talented European players petition and build a new soccer stadium during the First Friday leave their club teams for Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Bulloch County Courthouse. the chance to learn and play at universities in the United

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Community Your home for the next 4 years

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e have taken you through all your collegiate need-to-knows: arts and entertainment, sports, setting up your utilities, buying your books and other important information.

Now it’s time to take a look at the place you’ll be calling home for the next four years.

Once you get out there and start exploring the Boro, you’ll find there are lots of ways to get involved and enjoy your community. There are festivals and monthly downtown events, as well as annual events. You’ll want to mark your calendar with these and venture off campus to enjoy them.

Because you’ll be here in the Boro for the next four years — maybe even longer — it’s a great idea for you to break out of the campus bubble and get involved in your new home. Join community groups. Learn about local politics.

Visit some of the smaller communities in our area.

There is much to learn, see and love about Statesboro and Bulloch County. Take advantage of your years here and explore this place to the fullest. Plant your roots deep, and before you know it, you won’t even remember a time when Statesboro didn’t feel like home.

Local Government and Election Info

At some time during your four years at Georgia Southern, you’ll probably need to reach local government officials. As a student, the city of Statesboro is the local government you’ll probably deal with the most. If you live off campus, they’ll be the ones to turn on your water, pick up your garbage and give you a ticket if you break the law inside the city limits.

Statesboro is the county seat and largest city in Bulloch County with almost 30,000 people. Over the last decade, Statesboro has grown into a shopping, health care, education and employment hub for the region, due in large part to the influence of Georgia Southern. Maybe that’s why so many GSU students decide to stick around after they graduate.

Statesboro is governed by a five-member board and a mayor. Council members serve four-year terms, with half the council up for election every two years. Each councilman is elected by district and the mayor is elected by the city as a whole.

Daily operations are handled by the city manager.

Statesboro provides water, sewer, natural gas and garbage pickup to city residents.

You can establish service for these utilities at City Hall on East Main Street.

A big part of the college experience is tuning in to the world around you, and a great way to do that is to exercise your right to vote. This year is a presidential election year, so don’t miss your chance to participate in the democratic process.

If you are voting in your hometown, be sure to apply for an absentee ballot.

In order to register to vote in Georgia, you must be a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of Georgia and the county in which you wish to vote and at least 18 years of age by Election Day. Students living on campus or in the apartment complexes near campus vote at the Pittman Park United Methodist Church, located on Fair Road across from GSU.The county redrew its voting districts and added the Pittman Park precinct several years ago in order to make voting more convenient for students.

To learn more about Georgia elections or to obtain an online voter registration form, visit the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.state.ga.us/.

HOW TO VOTE • Board of Elections Office: Bulloch County Courthouse (at the Main streets intersection) (912) 764-6502 • Registration forms available at bullochcounty.net

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Statesboro City Council When it comes to city elections, the main student housing areas fall into several different districts. Here is a list to help you out:

Elected Representatives

Mayor Jan Moore (912) 764-0616 50 E. Main St. P.O. Box 348 District 1 Phil Boyum (912) 495-8820 50 E. Main St. P.O. Box 348 district1@ statesboroga.gov Represents students in: The Village at Mill Creek (Represents the northeastern area of city) District 2 Sam Lee Jones (912) 678-2844 50 E. Main St. P.O. Box 348 district2 @statesboroga.gov Represents students in: The Forum The Woodlands (Represents northern and western parts of the city) District 3 Jeff Yawn (912) 687-1766 50 E. Main St. P.O. Box 348 district3@ statesboroga.gov Represents students in: On-campus housing Campus Club College Walk Eagle Creek Stadium View Park Place Villas Eagles Landing Greek Row

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District 4 John Riggs (912) 690-0221 50 E. Main St. P.O. Box 348 district4@ statesboroga.gov Represents students in: On-campus Housing The Avenue at Southern Cambridge at Southern Campus Crossing University Pines University Village Southern Villas District 5 Travis Chance (912) 531-0378 50 E. Main St. P.O. Box 348 district5@ statesboroga.gov Represents students in: The Exchange Garden District Copper Beech The Pointe at Southern The Seasons Greenbriar/Hawthorne

MEETINGS City Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. and on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall.

State Representatives Butch Parrish (R-SH 158) 245 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 463-2247 District Address: 132 Victory Drive, Swainsboro, GA 30401 (478) 237-3838 • butch.parrish@house.ga.gov Jon G. Burns (R-SH 159) 338 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-5052 District Address: 5829 Clyo-Kildare Road, Newington, GA 30446 jon.burns@house.ga.gov Jan Tankersley (R-SH 160) 401-B State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-0254 District Address: P.O. Box 187, Brooklet, GA 30415 jan.tankersley@house.ga.gov Jack Hill (R) 234 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-5038 District Address: P.O. Box 486, Reidsville, GA 30453 (912) 557-3811 • jack.hill@senate.ga.gov

National Representatives U.S. Rep. Rick Allen (R) 2202 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2823 District Office: Statesboro City Hall allen.house.gov U.S. Sen. David Perdue (R) B40D Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3521 • perdue.senate.gov U.S. Johnny Isakson (R) 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3643 • isakson.senate.gov

Get To Know Your New Home

Statesboro and Bulloch County may seem a little slower-paced to visitors from Atlanta and other larger cities, but if you look, there is plenty to do and lots to enjoy.

There’s music. There’s history. There’s sports. Statesboro has plenty to offer; a variety of restaurants, bars, cultural events and exhibits; children’s programs, fundraising events, festivals and more.

And outside the city limits, Bulloch County holds adventure, too. Grab a rod and reel, make sure you have a fishing license, and visit the Canoochee and Ogeechee rivers. Check out area farms open to the public, or just drive around and enjoy seeing historic places, beautiful scenery and other interesting sights.

Statesboro is the county seat, nestled in the heart of Bulloch County, There are other smaller towns and communities, too — Portal, where the annual Catface Country Turpentine Festival celebrates agricultural history each fall; and Brooklet, where everybody goes nuts in August for the yearly Peanut Festival, another agricultural celebration.

Another small town is Register, where lots of newcomers pass through on the way to one of the area’s package shops — across the county line, of course, as Bulloch does not yet allow package sales.

Statesboro does have liquor-by-the-drink, though.

Stilson, Nevils, Denmark and Hopeulikit are other small communities you might stumble across as you explore.

Getting historical

Statesboro was chartered in 1908, and survived Sherman’s march to the sea to become a regional shopping hub, a city surrounded by rich agricultural history and vitality supported by higher education.

The 2015 census counted a 30,721 population inside the city alone.

Bulloch County has always been a strong agricultural area, supported by major cotton and tobacco production over the years as well as today’s crops of peanuts, soybeans, corn, cattle, vegetables and fruits.

The “town and gown” relationship had always been spectacular,, with the college crowd blending well with the rural flavor of Bulloch County. Bulloch County is home to Georgia Southern University, Ogeechee Technical College, and East Georgia College. Armstrong State University will merge with GSU in January.

Statesboro has some interesting history. Blind Willie McTell’s “Statesboro Blues,” later recorded by the Allman Brothers band, is a classic. The city was the film location of two movies — “Now and Then” and “1969” and the film “Buster and Billie” was filmed largely in rural Bulloch.

Statesboro’s City Hall is housed in the old Jaeckel Motel, which has been visited by presidents and dignitaries.

Statesboro is also where legendary Erk Russell created the Georgia Southern Eagles, made his mark and lived until his passing.

For that little something extra...

Georgia Southern University offers a world of interesting places to visit. Try the Lamar Q. Ball Raptor Center and Center for Wildlife Education to see area wildlife in a safe environment.

Visit the GSU planetarium and museum, and enjoy the Botanical Gardens.

If you’re looking to see the latest flick, check out Statesboro Cinema 12. There’s also a new trampoline park, Flight Factory, on Hwy. 301 North. The ClubHouse on Old Register Road has miniature golf, laser tag and video games as well as bowling.

The Boro has many places to eat — drive-thru spots, sitdown eateries, coffee shops, fine dining and bars where trivia and karaoke make eating even more fun.

You’ll find that Statesboro maintains its small town feel, but has some big city fun...if you know where to look.

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Takin’ A Road Trip

Savannah

If you’re looking for a little fun outside of Statesboro, Savannah is just a short drive away. Hit I-16 for a quick 45-minute drive, and you’ll find yourself in the closest “bigger” city to the Boro.

If dancing the night away is what you’re up for, Savannah has some of the Southeast’s hottest night clubs, ranging from country to salsa to techno to rock. Want to know what’s going on in the everchanging Savannah club scene? The easiest way is to pick up a copy of Connec Savannah while you’re there. You can also check out the website at www.connectsavannah.com.

You should be aware, however, that Savannah bars don’t admit anyone under 21, even just to see a band.

But this shouldn’t stop you from putting Savannah on your to-do list. It’s still home to River Street, which offers a variety of good food and fun. There are lots of unique restaurants there you’ll enjoy exploring. You can stil find the usual chain restaurants uptown, near the malls, as well.

For a quiet night on the water, try a Savannah River boat cruise, which features permier dining and entertainment. Daily cruises include sightseeing, luncheons and even a murder mystery. Check out their offerings at www.savannahriverboat.com.

Sports fans can catch great minor league baseball action with the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Savannah Bananas. For ticket information, call (912) 351-9150.

One of Savannah’s most popular musical venues is the Civic Center. Big-name acts perform stadium-style in the main arena, but there’s also the smaller, more intimate Johnny Mercer Theater inside the center. For ticket information and event listings, check out www.savannahcivic. com.

If you’re a history buff, you’ll enjoy spending time in Savannah, especially the ghost tours. You can hop a tour nightly to check out the city’s spookier spots. Go online at www.savannahtours.us for more information.

You can also check out nearby Fort Pulaski and Fort Jackson, historical sites that predate the Civil War. For Fort Pulaski info, call (912) 7865787; Fort Jackson, (912) 232-3945.

When you need some sand between your toes, head to nearby Tybee Island. Located about an hour from Statesboro, Tybee provides a great respite from everyday life.

Clean, white beaches are waiting for you, and there are plenty of hotels if you want to make it more than just a day trip. While there, be sure to check out the Historical Light Station and Museum.

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St. Simons Often skipped over in favor of the more local Tybee Island, St. Simons is a great alternative for students looking for a day trip to the beach and more. Located about 2 hours down I-95, St. Simons offers a variety of activities you can fit into any budget.

As with most of Georgia’s Barrier Islands, there is plenty of history to explore. Fort Frederica offers the sprawling remains of the 18th century settlement originally built by James Oglethorpe to defend against then Spanish-controlled Florida.

The nearby Bloody Marsh Battle Memorial marks the spot where Oglethorpe and Spanish invaders clashed in 1742.

On the southern tip of the island stands the St. Simons Lighthouse. At nearly 150 years old, the structure is still operational and is one of five like it on the Georgia coast. Climb the 129 steps to enjoy phenomenal views of the Atlantic, Brunswick and nearby Jekyll Island.

Only steps away from the lighthouse, the Pier Village offers a row of local shops and restaurants.

Have a crab cake sandwich at Barbara Jean’s before strolling down to Brogen’s two-story deck and sip your drink of choice while enjoying ocean views. Just beyond the village, a large pier extends into the ocean, a perfect spot for fishing or catching a sunset.

Depending on the tide, you can access St. Simon’s largest public beach, East Beach, from the village.

If not, Messengale Park is another popular access point. On average, the beaches on St. Simons won’t be as crowded as Tybee, so finding a place to spread your towel and put down a cooler should be easy.

The waves might not be large enough to warrant strapping a surfboard to your car, but you can definitely get your money out of a $15 boogie board, if that’s your style.

For those not content with baking in the sun and surf all day, St. Simons has several golf courses, many with marsh and ocean views. If you haven’t perfected your swing, an 18-hole miniature golf course lies in the shadow of the lighthouse in Neptune Park. Kayaking is also popular and several local companies offer rentals and tours.

If you’re famished after your day of tanning and exploring, St. Simons has plenty of local food spots worth checking out. If you’re after traditional seafood, The Crab Trap is a perfectly token island-style seafood shack, complete with fishing nets and buoys adorning the walls. Avoid the cliché snow crab and go for the local blue crab and oysters if they’re in season. Southern Soul offers all manner of barbecue in a converted gas station with a covered patio. Stick to mainstay favorites like burnt ends and Brunswick stew, or explore rotating items like stuffed beef patties, fried plantains and deviled crab.

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